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Ashton Jeanty's Role Questioned After Raiders-Jets Game

Ashton Jeanty's Role Questioned After Raiders-Jets Game
World Sports · 07:22:19 - Thursday, 5 November 2026

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty took carries against the New York Jets on November 1, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The game sparked discussion about whether Jeanty's usage represented a one-game demotion for the second-year player.

Jeanty, wearing number 2, was seen running the ball during the third quarter of the contest. The Raiders' backfield deployment drew attention from analysts, including SB Nation's Bill Williamson, who examined the implications for Jeanty's role moving forward.

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