Ashton Jeanty racked up a solid 126 total yards for the Las Vegas Raiders in their Week 4 showdown, but his efforts were not quite enough to prevent a tight 30-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. It was a grind out there, and while the yardage looks good on paper, the deeper numbers show a real area for improvement.
Jeanty’s Workload Is Massive
This dude is getting fed, plain and simple. Jeanty rushed 15 times for 58 yards, and he was a big part of the passing game too, catching six of his eight targets for 68 yards. That’s a total of 126 yards he accounted for! He has been an absolute workhorse this season, logging at least 21 touches in every single game so far, and snagging at least three receptions in every contest. That kind of usage is huge for a running back and definitely keeps him in the RB1 conversation just because he’s on the field so much.
The Efficiency Struggle Is Real
Here’s the kicker, though: Jeanty is still having trouble running the ball efficiently. Yeah, he gets a ton of touches, but he is not exactly blowing up the stat sheet on the ground per carry. That’s the part of his game that needs to take a step up. While his heavy workload and every down impact are keeping him relevant, an uptick in his rushing numbers would be a massive boost. Everyone knows he can catch the ball and get involved, but imagine if that ground game really started churning too.
For Jeanty to truly solidify his spot and make the most of that intense workload, he needs to find a way to make those rushing attempts count for more. The team is clearly committed to giving him the ball, so all eyes will be on him to start turning that potential into more consistent, efficient production on the ground.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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