Las Vegas Raiders are hoping one player just had a ‘wake-up call’ just before they get set to play the San Francisco 49ers

The Las Vegas Raiders need Ashton Jeanty and the run game to come through on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers.

By Justin Churchill · A to Z Sports

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 12:56 AM

Key Things to Know

The Raiders hope Ashton Jeanty's recent reduced role acts as a wake-up call ahead of playing the 49ers.
Rookie Mike Washington received more touches than Jeanty last week and could see an increased workload moving forward.
Head coach Klint Kubiak confirmed both Washington and Jeanty will play alongside Dylan Laube against San Francisco.

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The Las Vegas Raiders hope reduced playing time serves as a wake-up call for running back Ashton Jeanty ahead of their matchup with the San Francisco 49ers. According to ESPN's Dan Graziano, the team could shift more carries toward rookie Mike Washington, who has recently provided a more explosive element in the backfield.

Head coach Klint Kubiak indicated that both running backs, along with Dylan Laube, will play against San Francisco. Justin Churchill of A to Z Sports argues that the Raiders' rushing attack has become overly predictable, urging the team to incorporate more varied blocking schemes to revitalize their ground game.

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