Raiders rushing attack seeks improvement against Chiefs on Sunday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 10:25 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders prepare to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at 1:25 p.m. PST. The team has struggled with its rushing game, with Ashton Jeanty and Mike Washington Jr. combining for only 54 yards against the Los Angeles Chargers. Despite minor improvements in their last game against New Orleans, Jeanty has a lingering ankle injury that may impact the ground game. The matchup is critical for the Raiders, who are currently 4.5-point underdogs against their rival Chiefs, a team with a strong pass defense and slightly weaker run defense.
- •Raiders rushing attack averages 2.3 yards per carry against Chargers.
- •Jeanty has 102 yards in Week 1 but struggled since.
- •Washington shows promise with a touchdown in Week 3.
- •Raiders face Chiefs, who rank low against the run at 17th overall.
- •Game kickoff is set for Sunday at 1:25 p.m. PST.
- 10:25 PMYahoo Sports — Las Vegas Raiders-Kansas City Chiefs FEED topic: Can Raiders’ rushing attack get back on track?
"Whether it’s Ashton Jeanty or Mike Washington Jr., the Silver and Black need to find more success on the ground.
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