Raiders give all 1st quarter carries to Mike Washington over Ashton Jeanty
Mike Washington got all the carriees to start Raiders Week 8 vs Jets following Ashton Jeanty's controversial comments this week.
In the Raiders' Week 8 game against the Jets, an intriguing situation unfolded. Despite Ashton Jeanty being named a captain for the game, he was given no carries in the first quarter. The rookie Mike Washington took all the carries during that time. This decision was particularly notable given Jeanty's captaincy and a previous comment he made in the Raiders' locker room.
Jeanty had mocked the Jets' defenders, claiming that some of them didn't like to tackle. This comment resulted in a strong reaction from the Jets players and turned into a national story. Demario Davis, a Jet linebacker, referred to the statement as "bulletin board material." It is speculated that Jeanty's comments or his lack of effectiveness running the ball may have led the Raiders to make the switch.
Jeanty has averaged only 3.1 yards per carry this season, while Mike Washington has averaged 4.9 yards per carry. Washington had six carries for 21 yards (3.5 ypc) on two possessions during the Raiders' first quarter performance.
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