{
  "id": 18597191,
  "title": "Raiders HC Klint Kubiak Responds to Questions About Ashton Jeanty’s Role",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/raiders-hc-klint-kubiak-responds-to-questions-about-ashton-jeantys",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T23:49:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/raiders-hc-klint-kubiak-responds-to-questions-about-ashton-jeantys-role-12680279"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Raiders coach Klint Kubiak addresses Ashton Jeanty's reduced workload after Las Vegas' win over the Jets.",
  "key_points": [
    "Klint Kubiak addressed Ashton Jeanty's limited playing time.",
    "Jeanty had only two carries, while Mike Washington Jr. rushed for 83 yards.",
    "Kubiak confirmed Jeanty's role as the No. 1 pass-catching back."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Prioritizing Jeanty as a specialized receiving threat over a primary ball carrier signals a shift toward a more versatile offensive scheme for the Raiders' rookie class.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}