Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty reveals biggest change under Klint Kubiak he absolutely loves

Raiders' rookie running back Ashton Jeanty has found himself in a more prominent role under head coach Klint Kubiak, a change he is very pleased with. In his first season, Jeanty was primarily a ball carrier for an NFL team struggling with one of the worst offensive lines. Now, Kubiak has utilized him more as a pass catcher during the first four weeks of the season.

Jeanty expressed that he appreciated being part of the pass game more, which was an area of his game he didn't utilize as much before. His efforts have paid off, as he leads all running backs this season in receiving yards with 165 and is tied for the most touchdowns at two. He also had 24 targets for the ball this season, ranking third among running backs.

Both of his touchdowns came in the team's season opener against the Miami Dolphins. Jeanty's performance in the first game was praised as a "solid job" by the player himself, although he acknowledged areas for improvement, such as better pass protection and sharper reads in the run game. The run game has been a significant issue for the Raiders, with Jeanty managing only 58 yards on 15 carries during a recent game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Kubiak admitted to taking responsibility for these struggles and acknowledged that his system has helped the team's offense, particularly with star quarterback Kirk Cousins leading the NFL in touchdown passes. The Raiders are currently 3-1 and have matched their win total from a 3-14 campaign in 2025. They will face the New England Patriots on Sunday.