Overview
- Jeanty stood upright again in Week 4 and produced 155 yards from scrimmage, including 138 rushing, with three total touchdowns.
- Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly had pressed for a conventional bent-knee setup through Weeks 1–3 before Jeanty insisted, “It works, so no need to change it.”
- ESPN tracking shows he was hit at or behind the line on 27 of his first 47 carries (57%), fueling criticism of the blocking and scheme.
- Tim Brown faulted the usage and line play, and Shannon Sharpe called Kelly’s attempt to change the stance unnecessary.
- Entering Week 5, Jeanty leads all rookies with 282 rushing yards and faces the Colts in a matchup featuring missed-tackle standouts, while Las Vegas also absorbs the loss of LT Kolton Miller to injured reserve.