Ashton Jeanty didn’t get the same kind of daylight in Week 2 that he found in his NFL debut, but the former Boise State standout still found a way to leave his mark on the Las Vegas Raiders’ 26-14 road win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
After exploding for 147 yards from scrimmage in a Week 1 victory over the Miami Dolphins, Jeanty was held to 21 carries for 48 yards and added four catches for 15 yards on Sunday. Even with the Chargers in front 14-10 midway through the third quarter, he helped swing the game back Las Vegas’ way with a play you don’t usually expect from a running back.
Jeanty took a toss from Kirk Cousins and fired an overhand throw back to the quarterback in a modified flea-flicker. Cousins then connected with Dareke Young for a 27-yard gain that moved the Raiders into the red zone. Las Vegas finished the drive with a touchdown and closed the game with a 16-0 run to improve to 2-0.
Jeanty also chipped in on defense with a tackle after a Kirk Cousins interception.
He wasn’t the only former Boise State player making an appearance in Week 2. Here’s how the rest of the group fared:
Bates started at tight end and did not record a stat in the Commanders’ 37-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Casey was inactive for the Broncos for the second straight week.
Cleveland started at left guard in the Jaguars’ 20-13 road loss to the Denver Broncos.
Hassanein was inactive again for the Lions in their 41-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football.
Holani finished with four carries for 13 yards, one reception for two yards and one tackle in a 31-7 road win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Lawrence had one pass breakup in the win over the Cardinals.
Shakir caught three passes for 38 yards and returned one kickoff for 11 yards in the Bills’ Thursday Night Football win over the Lions.
Skinner had one total tackle in the Broncos’ 20-13 come-from-behind victory over the Jaguars.
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