Klint Kubiak just dropped two words that are echoing across the league right now about Ashton Jeanty, and they pretty much tell you everything you need to know. The Raiders head coach looked Levi Edwards dead in the eye this Wednesday and said: “He’s playing.” That’s it. Simple, direct, and completely shutting down the swirling rumors that Jeanty might sit out Week 6.
The Rumors, The Reality, And That Sly Grin
Okay, so let’s rewind a bit. Leading up to Week 5, it was a whole rollercoaster with Jeanty’s practice reports. Wednesday, he was a full participant, then Thursday he was limited, and by Friday? DNP, baby. That got everyone asking serious questions about his health. He still played in Week 5, sure, but the guy wasn’t exactly tearing it up on the ground. Then comes Week 6, and ESPN’s Dan Graziano throws out this rumor that the Raiders were gonna rest Jeanty for a week. That’s a pretty big deal for a team’s top running back. But Kubiak, man, he just shut it down with a simple “He’s playing” and, get this, a *sly grin* according to Edwards. He didn’t deny that the team might have had internal discussions about resting him, but he made it crystal clear what the plan is right now.
Sticking By Their Guy: What This Means For Week 6
This isn’t just some casual update; it’s a huge vote of confidence. Jeanty was a top-10 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and despite an ankle injury that’s clearly been bugging him, the coach and the team are standing by him. It makes sense, right? Jeanty himself doesn’t want to come off the field. Kubiak is obviously trusting his guy to push through it. While giving him a week off might sound logical on paper, the message is loud and clear: unless Jeanty is completely too banged up to play, he’s going to be out there. We’re talking about playing through this ankle injury for the season. Mike Washington Jr. and Dylan Laube are still the backups, no surprise there. But for Week 6, it’s Jeanty.
So, for all those heading into Week 6, get ready to see Jeanty on the field. All eyes will be on how that ankle holds up and if he can find his rhythm. It’s a huge test of grit for their young running back, and a serious statement of faith from the coaching staff.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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