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Raiders Elevate Tight Ends as O-Line Draws Fire in Ashton Jeanty’s Slow Start

Coaches attribute the slow start to poor run blocking, citing tough early matchups.

Overview

  • Las Vegas elevated tight ends Albert Okwuegbunam and Carter Runyon after Michael Mayer’s injury, adding depth for the ground game before facing Chicago.
  • Through three games, Jeanty has 144 rushing yards on 47 attempts (3.1 yards per carry), including 63 yards on 17 carries in the Week 3 loss at Washington.
  • ESPN tracking shows 57% of his rushes have been met at or behind the line of scrimmage, and the Raiders rank last in run-block win rate.
  • Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly says the staff is managing the rookie’s workload and notes stout early defenses, with Jeanty tied for 10th in carries leaguewide.
  • CBS SportsAditi Kinkhabwala criticized the line’s run blocking and said the team expects Jackson Powers-Johnson back against the Bears, while David Carr urged patience as Chicago has allowed 418 rushing yards.