Las Vegas Raiders Running Back Ashton Jeanty Sounds Off On Lack Of Carries Against Dallas Cowboys
Another week, another head-scratching performance from the Las Vegas Raiders offense. After a brutal 33-16 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night, the Raiders are now 2-8, and the questions are piling up faster than the losses. The biggest question of the night? Where in the world was Ashton Jeanty?
In a game where nothing seemed to work, Offensive Coordinator Chip Kelly decided the best strategy was to… completely ignore his star rookie running back. It’s the kind of decision that makes you wonder if they’re watching the same game we are.
Jeanty, a player who was supposed to be a cornerstone of this offense, was treated more like an afterthought, finishing the night with a measly six carries for seven yards. Yes, you read that right. Six carries. The entire team only managed 27 rushing yards. It’s like they forgot running the ball was a legal move.
Jeanty Keeps the Faith Amidst Offensive Woes
When the media scrum surrounded him post-game, you could almost feel the frustration simmering beneath the surface. But Jeanty, ever the professional, kept his composure. When asked if it was frustrating not getting the ball, he gave the ultimate team-player answer: “No, just get whatever I get, I can’t control that.”
He might not be calling out the coaching staff, but I will. What is the plan here? Ryan McFadden of ESPN pointed out the obvious, noting that Jeanty had a promising 11-yard run early in the second quarter and then promptly disappeared, not getting another handoff until the third. It’s a pattern that has plagued the Raiders all season—abandoning the run game at the first sign of trouble.
When pressed about the team’s struggles, especially in the red zone, Jeanty’s answer was simple and repetitive: “Just execution, got to be better.” It became his mantra for the night. How do you improve? “Just execution.” What’s the common problem? “Just execution.” It’s the kind of answer you give when you can’t exactly say, “Maybe we should try handing me the ball?”
What’s Next For Jeanty and the Raiders?
Despite the baffling play-calling and the team’s spiraling record, Jeanty remains grounded. “Just perseverance, just continue to trust in my faith, and trust in God,” he said. “Obviously, it’s not going the way I want it to, but it’s already written. Whatever is in the future will happen, and I’ve just got to continue to just keep going and finish the year strong.”
That’s a level of grace and maturity that seems to be missing from the Raiders‘ offensive game plan. While Jeanty is focused on faith and finishing strong, the front office and coaching staff need to take a long, hard look in the mirror. You don’t draft a talent like Jeanty just to use him as a decoy.
If the Raiders want to salvage anything from this disastrous season and build some momentum for 2026, the path forward is clear. It’s not about complex schemes or trick plays. It’s simple. Give the ball to Jeanty. Let him do what he does best. It can’t possibly be worse than what we’re seeing now.
