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SFNewer update on Ashton Jeanty: Ashton Jeanty injury update: expected to play Week 6 vs. Bills (ankle, foot)
Ashton Jeanty injury update: practices fully, expected to play Week 6 vs. Bills
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak says Jeanty is playing and feeling better as Las Vegas hosts Buffalo on Sunday.
Ashton Jeanty practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to play in Week 6 against the Buffalo Bills, according to Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak. The running back had been dealing with ankle and foot injuries, but Kubiak said Jeanty is “starting to feel a lot of better.”
What happened
Earlier on Wednesday, there were reports that the Raiders considered giving Jeanty a week off to recover. Kubiak dismissed that idea, saying “He’s playing” when asked about it. He added that Jeanty is “really starting to feel a lot better physically” and would get more full-speed reps in practice.
The update came after Jeanty was a game-day decision in Week 5 against New England, when he played through a foot injury. He suffered an ankle injury in training camp, but he has not missed any playing time this season.
Context
Jeanty has been the Raiders’ lead back this season, with 84.6 PPR points through five games on 88 carries for 291 rushing yards and 22 receptions for 215 receiving yards. His production has dipped recently: in Week 5 he had 10 carries for 27 yards and three catches for 50 yards, and in Week 4 he totaled 18.6 PPR points with 58 rushing yards and 68 receiving yards. He is listed as RB1 on the Raiders’ depth chart and has played 72% of the offensive snaps this season.
Timeline
On October 8, Fantasy Football Desk reported that Jeanty was a limited participant in Thursday’s practice due to ankle and foot injuries ahead of the Week 5 game against the Patriots. He was a game-day decision and played in that game, finishing with 10.7 PPR points.
Depth chart
If Jeanty were limited, Mike Washington would be next in line at running back. Washington has 20.9 PPR points this season with 25 carries for 125 rushing yards and one touchdown, plus two receptions for four yards. Dylan Laube is the third back with 9.5 PPR points and one rushing touchdown on four carries.
What’s next
The Raiders host the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, October 18, in Week 6. Jeanty is projected for 13.9 PPR points by Sleeper.
🏈 Fantasy impact
Jeanty’s full practice and Kubiak’s firm commitment make him a safe start against Buffalo. He has been inefficient lately, but the volume is there: 10 carries and six targets last week. Washington’s role would expand only if Jeanty is limited, but Kubiak’s comments and the full practice suggest that won’t happen. Keep Jeanty in lineups as a low-end RB2 with upside in PPR formats. Washington is worth stashing in deeper leagues as a high-value handcuff.
Quick answers
Will Ashton Jeanty play in Week 6?
Yes. Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said Jeanty is playing against the Bills, and Jeanty practiced fully on Wednesday.
What is Ashton Jeanty's injury status?
Jeanty has been dealing with ankle and foot injuries, but he was a full practice participant Wednesday and is expected to play.
Sources
- NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
- Player data (Sleeper)
- Las Vegas Raiders depth chart, RB (Sleeper)
- Ashton Jeanty injury update: limited with ankle, foot ahead of Week 5 vs. Patriots (Fantasy Football Desk)
- Klint Kubiak takes hard stance on Ashton Jeanty’s playing status (Yahoo Sports)
- Ashton Jeanty: Practices fully Wednesday (RotoWire)
- For Raiders, Ashton Jeanty can play vs Bills, but should he? (Yahoo Sports)
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