{
  "id": 4835802,
  "title": "Should you draft Ashton Jeanty in fantasy? Injury update, outlook for Raiders RB",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/should-you-draft-ashton-jeanty-in-fantasy-injury-update-outlook-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T10:06:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/draft-ashton-jeanty-fantasy-injury-100645045.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Should you draft Ashton Jeanty in fantasy football? A closer look at his injury status and potential\n\nFantasy football managers who only focus on Jahteny's rushing numbers from last season might mistakenly believe he was a disappointment. As a rookie, Jeanty rushed for fewer than 1,000 yards and averaged under four yards per carry in the first 17 games. However, his total points placed him in the top-15 in half-PPR scoring formats and top-20 in points per week in the same system. His passing game contributions were critical to his fantasy success.\n\nThe Raiders have made significant improvements to their offensive line and quarterback situations, as well as brought in coach Klint Kubiak to overhaul Jeanty's role. Before his injury in training camp, Jeanty appeared ready for a big leap in production. Jeanty suffered a lower-body injury during a training camp practice on August 23, later diagnosed as a sprained ankle. On August 31, NFL insider Ian Rapoport suggested his injury could be less severe, potentially allowing him to return sooner.\n\nAs of August 31, the Raiders have not officially designated Jeanty's injury or provided a return timeline. However, Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak stated they are counting on Jeanty to be ready for Week 1. The team kept Jeanty on the active roster instead of placing him on injured reserve, indicating confidence in his availability soon. If Jeanty returns early and stays healthy, he could be worth drafting relatively early, though he may not reach first-round status due to the injury concern. His potential RB1 upside in 2026 is promising if he remains healthy.",
  "summary": "Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty is dealing with an ankle sprain. Should you still draft him in fantasy football? Here's the latest outlook.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ashton Jeanty's injury is a sprained ankle from training camp practice",
    "Raiders coach Klint Kubiak expects Jeanty to be ready for Week 1",
    "Jeanty's fantasy potential remains strong if he returns healthy"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "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."
}