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Ashton Jeanty injury update: expected to play Week 6 vs. Bills (ankle, foot)

Las Vegas head coach Klint Kubiak confirmed that running back Ashton Jeanty will play against Buffalo despite lingering ankle and foot injuries.

By Cole Hartwell
Ashton Jeanty
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Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak shut down rumors that running back Ashton Jeanty might sit out Sunday’s game against the Bills because of lingering ankle and foot issues. Kubiak gave a two-word response: "He’s playing."

What happened

Kubiak made the statement on Wednesday, according to Sam Warren of TheAthletic.com. Earlier that day, reports had surfaced that Las Vegas was considering giving Jeanty a week off so his ankle and foot injuries could heal completely. Kubiak disputed that idea.

Jeanty injured his ankle in training camp, and the foot issue was added to the Week 5 injury report. He was limited in practice last Thursday and did not practice last Friday. Despite that, he was a game-time decision in Week 5 and played 32 of 60 snaps against the Patriots, rushing 10 times for 27 yards and catching three passes for 50 yards.

"He’s starting to feel a lot better physically," Kubiak said. "I’m excited about giving him even more reps in practice and more full-speed reps."

Context

Jeanty has played five games this season. He has 88 carries for 291 yards and 22 receptions for 215 yards and two touchdowns. Sleeper projects 13.9 PPR points for him in Week 6.

His snap share dipped to 53% in Week 5, when he played through the injuries. In Week 4 he had 18.6 PPR points on 15 carries for 58 rushing yards and six catches for 68 receiving yards.

Timeline

On October 8, Fantasy Football Desk reported that Jeanty was a limited participant in Thursday’s practice due to ankle and foot injuries, according to Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee. The Raiders played the Patriots on Sunday, October 11.

On October 15, Fantasy Football Desk reported that Jeanty practiced fully on Wednesday and that Kubiak had already said he would play against Buffalo.

Depth chart

With Jeanty expected to play, the Raiders’ backfield is unlikely to change significantly. However, Mike Washington is the next man up on the depth chart. He has 25 carries for 125 yards and a touchdown this season, adding two catches for four yards. His Week 6 projection is 5.2 PPR points.

Dylan Laube, the third running back, has 15% of snaps and 9.5 PPR points through five games. Connor Heyward has just 1.7 PPR points.

What’s next

The Raiders host the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, October 18. Kubiak’s comments eliminate any doubt about Jeanty’s availability for that game.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Jeanty is in line to start for the Raiders, and his Week 6 projection of 13.9 PPR points reflects the uncertainty surrounding his workload. He played only 53% of snaps in Week 5 while dealing with the ankle and foot problems. If the Raiders lean on him more as he gets healthier, his ceiling rises, but the injuries could also cap his touches. Mike Washington would be the next man up if Jeanty were to be limited or reinjured, but Washington’s season numbers (125 rushing yards, one touchdown) and 5.2 PPR projection make him a risky fantasy option. Jeanty remains a startable RB2/flex in most leagues, but his practice participation later in the week should be monitored for any signs of a setback.

Quick answers

Will Ashton Jeanty play in Week 6?

Yes. Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said Jeanty is playing against the Bills.

What is Ashton Jeanty's injury status?

Jeanty has ankle and foot injuries but is expected to play through them in Week 6.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Las Vegas Raiders depth chart, RB (Sleeper)
  4. Ashton Jeanty injury update: practices fully, expected to play Week 6 vs. Bills (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. Ashton Jeanty injury update: limited with ankle, foot ahead of Week 5 vs. Patriots (Fantasy Football Desk)
  6. Klint Kubiak: Ashton Jeanty will play Sunday (NBC Sports / ProFootballTalk)
  7. Klint Kubiak: Ashton Jeanty will play Sunday (Yahoo Sports)
  8. Raiders HC shuts down rumors of Ashton Jeanty resting with two word response (Sporting News)

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