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Raiders Defend 'Load Management' for Rookie Ashton Jeanty as Calls Grow for More Carries

Coaches describe a deliberate ramp-up to preserve him over a 17-game season heading into Week 3 in Washington.

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Overview

  • Through two games Jeanty has 30 carries for 81 yards and one touchdown, with his attempts dropping from 19 in Week 1 to 11 in Week 2.
  • Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly likened the plan to NBA-style load management, stressing the need to conserve carries early in the year.
  • Head coach Pete Carroll said the team is breaking the rookie into the NFL and that his workload will grow over time.
  • Jeanty publicly said he wants more touches, and analysts Dan Orlovsky and James Harrison criticized Las Vegas for not featuring the No. 6 pick more.
  • The Raiders rank near the bottom in rushing volume and yards, and the Commanders have allowed 209 rushing yards at 3.9 yards per attempt entering Week 3.