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Rookie running back Mike Washington Jr. got the start instead of injured Ashton Jeanty. It was risky to give any back that many carries with Jeanty's status for the opener uncertain.
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Jeanty's Week 1 status remains uncertain; Washington Jr. got extended preseason work.

Running back Ashton Jeanty's status for the Raiders' opener is uncertain. He did not play in the preseason finale, with rookie Mike Washington Jr. starting in his place. The source notes the Raiders took a risk giving Washington Jr. multiple carries with Jeanty's Week 1 availability still unclear.

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