Raiders RB Jeanty sees few carries vs. Cowboys Mon.

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TL;DR

  • Las Vegas Raiders selected Ashton Jeanty sixth overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
  • Jeanty had very few carries in the first half against the Dallas Cowboys.
  • The Raiders are empowering Geno Smith and running more play-action passes.
  • Insufficient protection has led to Jeanty being tackled behind the line of scrimmage.

With the sixth selection in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders selected running back Ashton Jeanty.

Sometimes, it doesn't feel like they remember that.

Jeanty was super quiet in the first half against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football.

The former Boise State star had some success as a pass catcher but just wasn't getting carries.

Geno Smith had 32 dropbacks in the first half.

Jeanty had two carries.

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What's the reason Ashton Jeanty isn't getting more carries?

The Raiders are empowering Smith to handle situations himself, a dynamic that's worsened by falling behind early.

It still is a bit of overkill. The Raiders ran more play-action passes than actual run plays.

Jeanty's been tackled behind the line of scrimmage frequently this season, according to the Vegas odds. It's clear they haven't provided sufficient protection for him.

However, it's still not a good idea to completely abandon Jeanty. This approach doesn't utilize their strengths effectively.

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