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Ashton Jeanty Delivers First NFL Touchdown in Bounce-Back Preseason Outing

A swift recovery from an arm check plus technical gains in joint practice translated into his 33-yard, one-touchdown showing in Week 2.

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Overview

  • Jeanty carried seven times for 33 yards and scored his first NFL touchdown against the 49ers in Preseason Week 2.
  • He shook off a hard tackle that sent him into the medical tent for an arm check, then returned to the field without limitation.
  • Joint practices with San Francisco and stance adjustments under Chip Kelly have sharpened his burst and field vision.
  • Geno Smith lauded his quick adaptation, noting that Jeanty “learns and grows with every single experience.”
  • Las Vegas will slot him into a committee backfield as he prepares for the Raiders’ final preseason game on August 23.