Mike Washington Jr., the Las Vegas Raiders running back, saw the ball a mere six times in Week 7, a shockingly low number for the player who actually *led* the team in rushing against the Los Angeles Rams in their 35-21 loss.
Barely Touching the Ball in a Blowout
He converted those six rushes into 27 yards, but didn’t reel in his lone target. Think about that for a second: six touches in a game where your team gets absolutely stomped 35-21. It’s tough to make an impact when you barely get to touch the rock, and the Raiders’ offense certainly felt the pain.
Efficiency That Demands More Snaps
Washington Jr.’s stat line for the game was 6 carries for 27 yards, but the real kicker is his season average. He’s clocking a respectable 4.9 yards per carry! That kind of efficiency screams for more opportunities, doesn’t it? But despite leading the Raiders in rushing this week and flashing clear potential, he’s just not getting the volume needed to lock down a starting job. This limited usage means he’s probably best seen as a “must-own handcuff” for now. It’s frustrating to watch a guy who clearly has juice stuck on the sidelines.
With numbers like that, the Raiders really have to figure out how to get Washington Jr. more involved, or they’re just leaving yards on the field. You can’t lead your team in rushing with only six touches and expect to turn things around.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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