Overview

• Jeanty, the No. 6 pick, opened Monday night with a 13-yard run as Las Vegas sought a stronger rushing start against the Chargers.
• Sporting News noted improved comfort and vision from the rookie in Week 2, with better blocking than in his debut.
• Jeanty drew criticism for a lax pass-protection rep that led to quarterback Geno Smith taking a hard hit, raising concerns about passing-down trust.
• He managed just 38 yards on 19 carries in Week 1, though he scored, with multiple reports pointing to poor run-blocking as a key factor.
• Analysts highlighted right tackle DJ Glaze’s Week 1 struggles and stressed that creating lanes is essential against a Chargers defense that allowed 98 rushing yards in its opener.