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Raiders’ Run-Blocking Under Fire as Rookie Ashton Jeanty Is Met in the Backfield

Tracking data shows defenders reaching the ball carrier on a majority of his attempts, fueling calls for line help even as opponents praise his talent.

Sep 21, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) is tackled by Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves (39) and Commanders defensive end Dorance Armstrong (92) during the third quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Ashton Jeanty has 144 rushing yards and one touchdown on 47 carries through three games, averaging roughly 3.1 yards per attempt.
  • ESPN’s Ryan McFadden reports Jeanty has been hit at or behind the line on 57% of his runs, including 11 of 17 carries against Washington, and the unit ranks last in run block win rate.
  • Fantasy Life’s data cited by The Sporting News shows Jeanty has accrued about 101% of his rushing yards after contact, and he leads all RBs with 13 broken tackles while logging 93 yards after contact.
  • Former Raiders OL Lincoln Kennedy said he’s heard the team could audition free-agent linemen, and ClutchPoints noted guard Jackson Powers-Johnson is expected back from a concussion.
  • Critiques and counterpoints keep mounting: Mark Schlereth blasted the blocking, Maurice Jones-Drew pointed to box-stacking without a clear No. 1 wideout, Bears coach Ben Johnson called Jeanty “phenomenal,” and Geno Smith said the offense must create more space for the rookie.