In the Raiders’ Week 8 game against the Jets, Ashton Jeanty gets far fewer carries than in prior outings, while Mike Washington Jr. is used heavily in his place. CBS Sports reports Jeanty’s rushing workload continues to decline week to week.
Multiple outlets describe a clear split in the backfield usage during the Jets matchup. The Post says Jeanty carries the ball only twice for nine yards, while Washington Jr. handles 25 carries for 83 yards, framing it as a noticeable shift in the team’s rushing pecking order. Yahoo Sports adds that the Raiders give Washington all first-quarter carries, tying the early-game workload to Jeanty’s “controversial comments” earlier in the week.
Across coverage, the central facts are consistent: Jeanty’s role is reduced and Washington emerges as the primary ball carrier in the game. The main differences are how outlets explain the change—some emphasize the ongoing workload drop, while others highlight game-day usage patterns and links to earlier comments.
