Raiders' Ashton Jeanty, 'tough
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The Las Vegas Raiders had their first loss of the season on Saturday, but were able to get a good performance from their new young star. Ashton Jeanty had a bounce-back week after struggling in Week 1.
Fantasy football drafters have high hopes for Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty. He proved why in Las Vegas' preseason Week 2 matchup against the 49ers.
Ashton Jeanty, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, saw limited action in his second preseason game but made the most of it, racking up 35 yards and a go-ahead touchdown on eight touches in two drives.
Preseason football is wild. Some teams rolled out starters for a full quarter, others didn’t even let them break a sweat. But Week 2 always matters because it’s the closest dress rehearsal before the real thing.
Ashton Jeanty only has one preseason game under his belt as a member of the Las Vegas Raiders, but he's already getting a good feel for some of his teammates. Jeanty's always been more of a soft-spoken guy who lets his play on the field do the talking.
Ashton Jeanty, one of the most promising young talents for the Las Vegas Raiders heading into the upcoming NFL season, put on an impressive performance against the 49ers and knows he has plenty more to offer in his rookie year.
The first tight end off the board in the 2025 NFL draft, Loveland joins Ben Johnson and the Bears in a potential high-flying offense. The only downside is that the pass-catching department is crowded with Dj Moore, Rome Odunze, Cole Kmet, Luther Burden, and D'Andre Swift all in the mix. He is being drafted as the TE 14 and 112th overall.
Jeanty looked better in his second game, but also had a "Welcome to the NFL" moment.