The Ashton Jeanty injury status Ashton Jeanty is questionable for Sunday’s game at New England with ankle and foot injuries. The Raiders running back was not spotted at Friday’s practice.
What The Team Said
The ankle injury occurred early in the week, and the foot injury was added after Thursday’s practice. Jeanty was listed as limited on Thursday but did not appear at Friday’s practice.
“He’s going to do his best to go,” Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said Friday.s practice, according to NBC Sports. He was listed as limited on Thursday, then did not appear at Friday’s session.
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak addressed Jeanty’s status on Friday. “He’s going to do his best to go,” Kubiak said, according to FOX Sports. The team has not issued a firm timeline for Jeanty’s return to full health.
Who Replaces Him: Backfield Options
If Jeanty cannot play, rookie Mike Washington Jr. is in line for an increased workload against the Patriots, according to NBC Sports. Washington already shares a significant share of snaps with Jeanty, and that split could shift further in his direction depending on the final injury report.
No official word has come from the Raiders on how snaps would be divided beyond Washington in the event Jeanty is held out.
Season Context
Jeanty has been central to the Raiders offense. “I think he’s been doing a great job,” Kubiak said. “He’s a leader on our team.
He’s a guy we’re counting on. I couldn’t be more happy with Ashton.”
The Raiders average 3.13 yards per carry, worst in the NFL, and 1.4 yards before contact, last in the league. The offensive line has struggled to create space for both Jeanty and Washington.
What’s Next
The Raiders play the Patriots on Sunday. A final injury report will clarify Jeanty’s status closer to kickoff. For more on the matchup, see the Raiders-Patriots Week 5 preview.
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