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ArticleFantasy Football Start/Sit: Malik Willis, Mike Washington, Ryan FlournoyNovember 4, 2026

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Ashton Jeanty... was replaced by rookie fourth-round pick Mike Washington Jr. on early downs. Washington was averaging 4.9 yards per carry going into Week 8. He carried 25 times for 83 yards Sunday in the Raiders' 38-33 win over the Jets.

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Washington replacing Jeanty on early downs; 25 carries for 83 yards in Week 8.

Washington has taken over early-down rushing duties from sixth-overall 2025 pick Ashton Jeanty, who has averaged just 3.1 yards per carry; Washington was averaging 4.9 yards per carry entering Week 8 and carried 25 times for 83 yards in the Raiders' Week 8 win over the Jets, indicating a shift toward a workhorse rushing role.