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Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty Expected to Play vs. Giants After Breakout, With 1,000-Yard Chase in View

ESPN reports he will suit up, prompting New York to prioritize a gang-tackle plan against Las Vegas’ lone consistent threat in a struggling offense.

Dec 21, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) holds a banana on the sideline after catching a touchdown pass against the Houston Texans during the third quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the rookie running back is expected to play in Week 17 against New York despite Las Vegas resting other starters and the game’s draft-order stakes for two 2–13 teams.
  • Ashton Jeanty is coming off 188 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns in Week 16 and was named the NFL’s Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week.
  • The Giants own one of the league’s worst run defenses, allowing 150.9 rushing yards per game and an NFL-worst 5.46 yards per carry, positioning Jeanty for a favorable matchup.
  • Jeanty enters with 828 rushing yards and needs 172 to reach 1,000, a pursuit made tougher by the Raiders’ battered offensive line and a ground game that ranks last across major metrics.
  • Giants interim coach Mike Kafka emphasized a gang-tackle approach to contain Jeanty, while Raiders QB Geno Smith praised the rookie’s receiver-like skills that expand his impact in the passing game.