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Rich Eisen Urges Raiders to Unleash Ashton Jeanty as Data Points to Blocking Woes

Through three games, the rookie has more yards after contact than total rushing yards, underscoring protection problems.

Overview

  • Jeanty posted 17 carries for 63 yards in a 41-24 loss to Washington, bringing his season total to 144 yards on 47 attempts.
  • He has taken contact at or behind the line on 57% of his rushes this season, including 11 of 17 carries in Week 3.
  • Field Yates noted Jeanty’s 145 yards after contact versus 144 total rushing yards through three games, a sign of persistent backfield traffic.
  • Blocking disparities were stark in Week 3, with Jeanty averaging 0.28 yards per carry behind Alex Cappa’s gap compared with 5.0 behind Dylan Parham’s.
  • Quarterback Geno Smith called for better blocking and run checks to free the rookie, as media voices from Ryan Dunleavy to Rich Eisen pressed Las Vegas to fix the line and expand Jeanty’s workload.