The Raiders’ running back Ashton Jeanty is battling a sprained ankle, and his status for the Week 1 showdown against the Miami Dolphins is officially TBD. This isn’t just a minor setback, it’s a huge question mark for an offense that still hasn’t even named a starting quarterback for their September 13 opener.
“Still On The Mend”: Kubiak’s Vague Update
Jeanty went down during practice after colliding with a teammate, suffering a sprained ankle that left him needing help off the field. While it’s good news that he avoided a more serious injury, head coach Klint Kubiak’s update on Friday, as reported by ESPN’s Ryan McFadden, isn’t exactly brimming with confidence. Kubiak said Jeanty is “still on the mend. Still working to get him back.” He added, “We got another week to assess how he’s going to look going into this first game, but we’re counting on him.” Counting on him, sure, but what does that *actually* mean for Week 1? The silver lining is they haven’t ruled him out this far ahead, but the clock is ticking for a clear answer.
Where Does This Leave Your Fantasy Roster?
This TBD status throws a serious wrench into a lot of fantasy football plans. If you’ve got Jeanty on your roster, but you didn’t snag backup running back Mike Washington Jr. off waivers, you’re in a tough spot. Most likely, Washington Jr. was a waiver wire pickup, and if you missed out, you’re probably stuck in a wait-and-see situation. It’s a real headache for fantasy owners who were hoping for a solid Week 1 start.
The Raiders have a big Week 1 matchup with the Miami Dolphins coming up, and not having a clear answer on Jeanty, or even a starting quarterback, means they’re facing an uphill battle right out of the gate. All eyes will be on his recovery this coming week.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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