Overview
- In the Nov. 17 33-16 loss to the Cowboys, Las Vegas produced 27 rushing yards, with Jeanty at six carries for seven yards.
- Asked about his role, the rookie said, “I don’t call the plays... that’s up to the guys upstairs,” while adding he intends to finish the year strong.
- The No. 6 overall pick has logged a second game with exactly six carries and has been held under 50 rushing yards in three of his past four outings.
- NBC Sports’ Mike Florio questioned using a top-six pick on a running back without stronger interior pieces, suggesting Las Vegas should have traded down.
- Earlier criticism of offensive coordinator Chip Kelly’s deployment of the ground game resurfaced as analysts linked Jeanty’s struggles to blocking issues.