Being counted on for opener
Jeanty's ankle injury is being monitored in advance of Week 1, but per head coach Klint Kubiak, the Raiders are "counting on him" to be available, Levi Edwards of the Raiders' official website reports.
The extent of the injury Jeanty sustained at Sunday's practice session has not been revealed, but Kubiak's comments provide reason to believe the Raiders will have their top running back available for the season opener against the Dolphins on Sept. 13. Jeanty will have over two weeks to rest and recover before the campaign gets underway, and should he encounter any hiccups Mike Washington remains next in line in the Las Vegas backfield.
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Matt Gay
Scores all points in loss
Gay converted four of five field-goal attempts in Thursday night's 18-12 preseason loss to the 49ers.
Malik Benson
Zeros in finale
Benson failed to catch his only target in Thursday night's preseason finale against the 49ers.
Michael Mayer
Two catches in loss
Mayer caught both of his targets for eight yards in Thursday night's 18-12 preseason loss to the 49ers.
Jalen Nailor
Two catches in preseason loss
Nailor brought in two of four targets for 13 yards in the Raiders' 18-12 preseason loss to the 49ers on Thursday.
Tre Tucker
Paces pass catchers in preseason loss
Tucker secured all three targets for 25 yards in the Raiders' 18-12 preseason loss to the 49ers on Thursday.
Fernando Mendoza
Still in QB competition
Mendoza remains in the mix for the Raiders' starting quarterback job along with veteran Kirk Cousins, Vinny Bonsignore of the California Post reports.
Mike Washington Jr.
Effective in preseason start
Washington rushed eight times for 49 yards and failed to bring in his only target in the Raiders' 18-12 preseason loss to the 49ers on Thursday.
Kirk Cousins
Decision on Week 1 starting QB still to come
Coach Klint Kubiak said after Thursday's preseason game against the 49ers that he hasn't made a decision between Cousins and rookie first overall pick Fernando Mendoza regarding who will be the Week 1 starting quarterback, Vincent Bonsignore of the California Post reports.
Brock Bowers
One catch in preseason loss
Bowers secured one of two targets for six yards in the Raiders' 18-12 preseason loss to the 49ers on Thursday.
Mike Washington Jr.
Draws praise from coach
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said Tuesday that Washington has "done a great job of growing up real fast," Levi Edwards of the Raiders' official site reports.