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Now that Jeanty is dealing with an ankle sprain — which has his status for Week 1 unclear — Washington is a must-have backup in the double-digit rounds. Don't be surprised if he's the sneakiest RB1 of the first few weeks, should Jeanty miss time.
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Washington's elite athleticism and Jeanty injury make him a must-have backup.

Raiders rookie running back Mike Washington Jr. has risen 15.9 spots in ADP, with the rise accelerating after Ashton Jeanty's ankle sprain. Washington has totaled 119 yards on 15 carries with two catches for 18 yards in the preseason, including explosive runs of 53 and 33 yards. He's an imposing size-speed prospect at 6-foot-2 and 228 pounds with a 4.33 40-yard dash at the Combine, tied with DK Metcalf for second-fastest in recorded Combine history by a player over 6-foot and 220 pounds. With Jeanty's status for Week 1 unclear, Washington is a must-have backup in the double-digit rounds and could be the sneakiest RB1 of the first few weeks should Jeanty miss time.

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