Raiders expect running backs Ashton Jeanty and Mike Washington to split carries
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Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Las Vegas Raiders running backs Ashton Jeanty and Mike Washington Jr. are both expected to see significant work in the team’s backfield this season. Analyst Greg Cosell indicated that while Jeanty arrived as a high-profile draft pick, Washington has demonstrated high levels of explosiveness during the preseason. Washington recorded 63 rushing yards against the Arizona Cardinals and 56 yards against the Houston Texans to earn increased opportunities. The team plans to rely on a strong running game due to uncertainty within their wide receiver group. Jeanty remains the primary option for the rushing attack and has also been utilized as a receiver during training camp following a recovery from a leg injury. The Raiders intend to use both players to diversify their offensive approach rather than choosing a single starter.
- •Greg Cosell identified Mike Washington Jr. as a highly explosive player in the Raiders backfield.
- •Ashton Jeanty was selected as the No. 6 overall draft pick and serves as the lead runner.
- •Washington recorded 63 rushing yards against Arizona and 56 yards against Houston during the preseason.
- •The Raiders offense plans to prioritize the running game to compensate for a thin receiver group.
- •Jeanty participated in training camp as both a runner and a receiver following a leg injury.
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"Ashton Jeanty entered the NFL with the kind of expectations that come with being the No. 6 overall pick; however, according to Greg Cosell, the Las Vegas Raiders can have another running back capable of making a real impact in Mike Washington Jr. Cosell recently made a surprising comparison while discussing what the Raiders need […] The post Can Ashton Jeanty Hold Off Mike Washington After Greg Cosell’s Surprising Comparison? appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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