Ashton Jeanty loses most of his rushing work in Week 8

In Week 8, Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty struggled to maintain his traditional rushing workload, carrying the ball just twice for a meager nine yards. Despite this, he managed to contribute significantly with his passing ability, catching three passes for 64 yards. This performance was notable as he was largely bypassed in the run game, with rookie Mike Washington Jr. taking over. However, Jeanty managed to score a touchdown with a screen pass, helping secure a fourth-quarter victory.

Entering the game, Jeanty had accumulated 328 rushing yards on 3.1 yards per attempt, but only one rushing touchdown. In his last three outings, he had managed just 64 yards on 28 carries, but had proven himself as a reliable receiver, amassing 147 receiving yards and a touchdown in that span.

Raiders management may be gradually shifting Jeanty's role towards the pass game, given Washington's superior performance in the run game. However, Washington did not capitalize on his 25 carries in this particular game. Coaches will need to keep a close eye on Jeanty's role and performance as the season progresses, as he may need to relinquish his fantasy RB1 status. With the Raiders facing the 49ers in Week 9, Jeanty's future role and status within the team will be a topic of interest.