Ashton Jeanty, who had been speculated to possibly sit against the Giants, is expected to play on Sunday according to Adam Schefter. The Raiders and Giants are vying for the top overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. (Source: Adam Schefter on X)
Fantasy Impact: Jeanty is coming off Rookie of the Week honors after totaling 188 yards from scrimmage in last Sunday's narrow 23-21 loss to the Texans. He finished with 128 yards and a score on 24 carries and added one catch for a 60-yard touchdown. It was his second 100-yard rushing game of the year and he leads all rookies in rushing with 828 yards on the season. Jeanty has also chipped in 50 catches for 326 yards, leading all rookie running backs in receptions and ranking second in receiving yards. Start him as you normally would against a Giants team that has lost nine straight and allows a league-high 5.5 yards per carry.
Josh Johnson will start in Week 17 against the Cowboys with Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota out. (Source: Ian Rapoport on X)
Fantasy Impact: Johnson will get the crack the starting job, and while he’s serviceable as a backup, he does limit the upside of the rest of the offense and he is not a good streaming candidate. Jeff Driskel will back up Johnson.
