The Las Vegas Raiders have started the season off 1-1 after a win over the New England Patriots and a loss against the Los Angeles Chargers. While the win provided optimism, it would appear that their star rookie running back is unhappy with what’s currently going on with the offense.
Here is what he had to say.
Rookie RB Ashton Jeanty tramples Raiders Organization
Sep 7, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes the ball against the New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
After a slow start to his NFL career, Ashton Jeanty is begging for the opportunity to turn it around:
Through two games, the Raiders’ rookie rusher has carried the ball 30 times for just 81 yards and a touchdown at an average of 2.7 yards per carry. In the passing game, he has only five catches for three yards.
It’s been a far cry from his production at Boise State, where in his final season, he rushed for 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns while averaging 7.0 yards per carry.
After seeing just 11 carries in a Week 2 loss to the Chargers, Jeanty feels ready to take on more carries and touches.
“I don’t think you draft a guy like me to not give me carries and touches,” Jeanty told reporters on Wednesday. “I’m ready for the responsibility, and like I said, it’s gonna start with me and the run game, and I gotta continue to get better.”
Sep 15, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes the ball during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
“I don’t think you draft a guy like me to not give me carries & touches, I’m ready for the responsibility…I gotta continue to get better…there’s a learning curve to the NFL.”
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty speaks with media ahead of a week 3 game against the Commanders in… pic.twitter.com/vP0QQimLDI
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Jeanty acknowledged after Monday’s game that he has room to improve as a runner and in pass protection, but added Wednesday said, “The big time performances that everybody might be expecting, those will come.”
Raiders head coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Jeanty will get more carries and yards in the future. The running game will be a priority for Las Vegas going forward, especially to balance out the passing attack and provide another strength on offense.
Jeanty will next have the opportunity to increase his touches on Sunday, when the Raiders face the Commanders.
Jul 24, 2025; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during training camp at the Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Jul 24, 2025; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during training camp press conference at the Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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