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Raiders Weigh O-Line Fixes as Rookie RB Ashton Jeanty’s Production Stalls

Advanced tracking shows he is being hit before reaching the line on the majority of carries.

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

Overview

  • Through three games Jeanty has 47 carries for 144 yards and one touchdown, averaging 3.1 yards per rush.
  • ESPN tracking shows he has been hit at or behind the line on 57% of attempts, with the Raiders ranking last in run-block win rate.
  • Former Raiders lineman Lincoln Kennedy said on a team podcast he has heard the club plans to audition free-agent blockers.
  • The Sporting News highlighted a metric showing 101% of his rushing yards have come after contact, underscoring constant backfield penetration.
  • Analyst Mark Schlereth criticized the line’s performance after the Commanders loss, while guard Jackson Powers-Johnson is expected to return from a concussion.