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One of the headlines coming out of Thursday was the continued strong play of rookie RB Mike Washington Jr., who followed up a good first preseason game with nine carries for 56 yards and two catches for 18 more yards against the Texans.
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Washington's preseason production and Jeanty's ankle injury could elevate him into major role.

Rookie RB Mike Washington Jr. followed up a good first preseason game with nine carries for 56 yards and two catches for 18 more yards against the Texans in Week 2. Drafted well into Round 4 (122nd pick), Washington is looking more and more like a precocious rookie with explosive burst and big-play potential. His strong play is potentially significant because Ashton Jeanty suffered a sprained ankle at practice Sunday, which could elevate Washington into a major role in the Raiders' offense in the short run.

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