Raiders HC Klint Kubiak Responds to Questions About Ashton Jeanty’s Role
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak addresses Ashton Jeanty's reduced workload after Las Vegas' win over the Jets.
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak fielded inquiries regarding the limited playing time of rookie running back Ashton Jeanty during a Week 8 victory against the New York Jets. Jeanty, the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, only contributed with two carries, allowing rookie Mike Washington Jr. to take the majority of the workload, rushing for 83 yards on 25 attempts.
This discrepancy in carries sparked questions about Jeanty's role in the team's offense. Kubiak, when speaking to reporters on Friday, assured that both players would be in the lineup, adding Dylan Laube to the group. Washington did have the advantage in carries, but Kubiak emphasized that Jeanty remains the No. 1 pass-catching back, recording three catches for 64 yards in the same game.
The Raiders aim to sustain their winning streak as they prepare to face the San Francisco 49ers in a crucial matchup.
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