Ashton Jeanty is officially listed as questionable for the week 5 matchup against the Patriots and is traveling with the team. He has been dealing with an ankle injury since training camp, but this is the first instance of a foot injury being included in his designation, and head coach Klint Kubiak did not say whether the issue is new. Notably, Jeanty was limited on Thursday before sitting out practice on Friday, officially putting him in danger of missing their week 5 matchup against the Patriots.
Jeanty’s rushing production has been underwhelming so far (78 carries, 264 yards, 3.4 YPC, 0 TDs), but his role in the passing game, where he is averaging nearly five catches and 41.3 receiving yards per game has helped buoy his fantasy value. If Jeanty sits, fourth-round rookie Mike Washington is next in line to handle the primary workload. Boasting a 126.9 Speed Score (100th percentile) and a 130.3 Burst Score (92nd percentile), Washington was the most athletic back in the 2026 class. At 6’1″, 223, Washington certainly he has the size to be a featured back, however, his lack of experience in the passing game (1 reception, -1 yards in 2026) could have him cede some third-down snaps to his backfield mate Dylan Laube, who caught 171 passes in college.
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The Athletic’s Sam Warren reported that a foot injury was added to Ashton Jeanty‘s injury report Thursday after he was limited in practice, a downgrade from his full participation Wednesday. The midweek addition raises some concern about his availability for Week 5, though the severity of the injury remains unclear.
Mid-week downgrades are not usually a good sign, and foot injuries can be particularly tricky. Mike Washington Jr. should be added in all formats where he’s available. Washington boasts a ridiculous 100th-percentile Speed Score and 91st-percentile Burst Score, earning PlayerProfiler’s highest Athleticism Score among all running backs in the 2026 NFL Draft class. His elite athletic profile makes him an intriguing upside stash, particularly if Jeanty’s injury proves significant. Monitor Friday’s practice report for further clarity on Jeanty’s status heading into the weekend.
Ashton Jeanty is “still on the mend” from his ankle injury, with Raiders HC Klint Kubiak offering no meaningful update while saying the team is counting on its RB1 for Week 1. That is not exactly a medical clearance, and fantasy managers may not get a definitive answer until Las Vegas begins Week 1 preparations.
Meanwhile, rookie Mike Washington has turned 23 preseason carries into 168 yards and 7.3 yards per carry, putting himself on the contingency radar if Jeanty cannot go. Jeanty remains the prize, but Washington is becoming the insurance policy worth drafting before the injury news forces his price higher. PlayerProfiler currently has Jeanty as RB3 while Mike Washington climbs to RB31.
The Raiders gathered on the field after Ashton Jeanty suffered a suspected major right leg injury, putting his 2026 workhorse in serious jeopardy. While Las Vegas awaits definitive imaging on the structural damage, rookie backup Mike Washington Jr. steps directly into lead-back duties.
At 6-foot-1 and 223 pounds with an 84th-percentile 11.0-percent College Target Share, Washington possesses the size and receiving chops to absorb instant bellcow volume if Jeanty misses regular season games. Dylan Laube would take on some of the passing down work and should be rostered in all dynasty league formats.
UPDATE: Ian Rapoport is now reporting that Jeanty suffered a sprained ankle that is not considered a “long-term” injury.
The Las Vegas Raiders already share the worst record in the NFL, and their season continues to go from bad to worse. Alexander Mattison and Zamir White, the Raiders leading running backs on the depth chart, are both designated as “Doubtful” for their visit to Denver in Week 12.
Mattison suffered an ankle injury against Miami in Week 11 and White straind his quadriceps in the same game.
If neither back can play, the Raiders will be left with veteran Ameer Abdullah and rookie Dylan Laube as their top 2 options as the Raiders face the 10th stingiest defense against running backs in fantasy. Whichever tandem Vegas is able to roll out should only be used in emergency or in the deepest of leagues.
It’s training camp and the superlatives are flying. Rookies are impressing their new coaching staffs and Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube is no exception. Head coach Antonio Pierce said that Laube has surprising speed and plays tough. He noted that with Laube’s ability to catch the ball and make plays after the catch, he is slated to see time as a possible Raiders’ 3rd down option in the backfield and will contribute on Special Teams. He’s currently listed on the Raiders’ depth chart as RB4 and as the primary KR/PR.
Laube was drafted in the 6th round in April, and the draft profile noted his “do everything” abilities at the University of New Hampshire. His stature and statistics have drawn player comps to Danny Woodhead and Austin Ekeler. Laube recorded 1758 yards from scrimmage as a Junior at UNH and was responsible for kick return duties. At 5-10/206, Laube carries the coveted 30 BMI that alludes to long-term success as a running back in the NFL.
Laube is gaining steam as a late-round sleeper in all formats and is currently ranked as Player Profiler’s rookie RB10 and RB52 overall in Dynasty Rebuilds. At that price, an early investment could pay huge dividends if Laube passes 31 year-old Ameer Abdullah on the depth chart and inefficient Alexander Mattison on the depth chart to begin the season.
