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34 vs. 98 carries is starting to feel like a more valid sample size. Per Sumer Sports, 41.8% of Jeanty's carries have come against a heavy box (eight defenders or more) and 53.1% have been against base personnell, leading to 78.9% of his yards coming after contact. Meanwhile, Washington's figures are 20.6%, 41.8% and 66.1% in the same categories. That's a big reason why the rookie has been able to break more long runs.
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Washington outcarrying Jeanty 98-34; faces lighter boxes, breaks more runs.

Washington has outperformed Jeanty in recent weeks with 98 carries versus Jeanty's 34, and is breaking more long runs. Per Sumer Sports, Washington faces lighter defensive boxes (20.6% against heavy box vs. Jeanty's 41.8%) and more base personnel (41.8% vs. Jeanty's 53.1%), allowing him to generate 66.1% of his yards after contact compared to Jeanty's 78.9%. Ojomo notes Washington's usage advantage but remains unconvinced he can be a lead back long-term.

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