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ArticleAshton Jeanty injury takes surprising turn ahead of Raiders-Patriots game
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If Jeanty is unable to play on Sunday, the Raiders have rookie Mike Washington Jr. waiting in the wings. The speedy back from Arkansas has been a pleasant surprise this year and has been a formidable offset to Jeanty as the club's RB2.
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Washington Jr. has been a pleasant surprise as RB2; could see expanded role if Jeanty unavailable.

The rookie from Arkansas has been a pleasant surprise this season and serves as a formidable offset to Jeanty as the Raiders' RB2. If Jeanty is unable to play Sunday against the Patriots, Washington is waiting in the wings as the backup option. The source raises the question of whether Washington can transition from a limited contributor to a leading man if called upon.

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