Overview
- The No. 6 pick logged 19 carries for 38 yards and a touchdown in Las Vegas’ 20-13 win at New England in Week 1.
- NBC Sports analyst Chris Simms criticized the rookie’s debut, saying he saw a lack of explosion and that Jeanty had not impressed him yet.
- Carroll said Jeanty was “hyped” and too eager on his reads in his first NFL game and predicted he will “play way better” with experience.
- Per Pro Football Focus, Jeanty recorded 44 yards after contact despite 38 total rushing yards, with coaches pointing to timing and targeting issues up front.
- The Raiders kept Jeanty heavily involved with an 86% snap share, and his next test comes Monday night against the Chargers.