Overcomes tough matchup against HOU
Jeanty ran the ball 24 times for 128 yards and a touchdown while catching one of two targets for 60 yards and another score in Sunday's 23-21 loss to the Texans.
Jeanty was mired in a three-game slump in which he failed to top 35 rushing yards in each start, but he broke out in impressive fashion by scoring touchdowns as both a runner and receiver Sunday. The 21-year-old accomplished the feat against arguably the league's fiercest defense of 2025, helping push the Texans to the brink of a potential shocking upset. The outburst coincided with the return of starting QB Geno Smith (shoulder/back), but the rookie tailback had been struggling with the veteran signal-caller under center earlier in the schedule. Jeanty will attempt to sprint to the finish line of an inconsistent rookie campaign by taking advantage of a soft matchup against the Giants next Sunday.
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Fernando Mendoza
Opening season as QB2
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Ashton Jeanty
Optimism for Week 1
Coach Klint Kubiak expressed optimism Wednesday that Jeanty (ankle) will be ready for Week 1 against the Dolphins, Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Kirk Cousins
Named starting quarterback
Coach Klint Kubiak named Cousins the Raiders' starting quarterback Wednesday, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.
Ashton Jeanty
Remains sidelined Wednesday
Jeanty (ankle) remained sidelined at practice Wednesday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Ashton Jeanty
Working with trainers Tuesday
Jeanty (ankle) is working off to the side during Tuesday's practice, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.
Ashton Jeanty
Not spotted Tuesday
Jeanty (ankle) was not spotted at Tuesday's practice, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.
Dont'e Thornton Jr.
Sent to injured reserve
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Dare Ogunbowale
Released by Raiders
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