Ashton Jeanty

Ashton Jeanty will be seen as a disappointment for fantasy managers exiting his rookie season. It wasn't a failure, but you can make the argument that, because of his talent and the hype, it didn't live up to lofty expectations. Jeanty was the RB15 in fantasy points per game, finishing with 321 touches and 1,321 total yards. He ranked fifth in snap share, first in opportunity share, seventh in weighted opportunities, and 15th in red zone touches. Among 49 qualifying backs, Jeanty ranked 16th in missed tackle rate and 17th in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). The ecosystem surrounding Jeanty stunk. The Raiders were 31st in red zone scoring attempts per game and 30th in yards per play. Among those 49 qualifying backs previously, Jeanty had the second-fewest yards before contact per attempt (1.28), and 65% of his rushing yards came after first contact. With Klint Kubiak in town, Fernando Mendoza or Kirk Cousins at the helm, a healthy Brock Bowers, and improved blocking up front, Jeanty could be poised to post a strong RB1 season in his second season.

Raiders RB coach Omar Young said RB Ashton Jeanty is doing all the right things to ensure he takes on a full-time role this season.

Fantasy Impact

Jeanty recently stated he does not want to come off the field in 2026. Young noted specifically that Jeanty is currently refining his pass protection, receiving skills and ability “to make the simple plays in the run game.” "And those are the things he's been attacking," Young said. "It's been great to see his attitude and his effort of like, 'Hey man, I have to get in condition. I have to get in shape in order to do the things that I'm saying I want to do.' And he's been doing a great job of that, so it's been fun to see."