While a quick glimpse at the standings may suggest a matchup with limited national intrigue for the Las Vegas Raiders, inside the building, the final two games of the season carry significance. Particularly for rookie running back Ashton Jeanty.
With development, evaluation, and identity still very much at stake, Jeanty’s emergence has become one of the Raiders’ only meaningful storylines. 128 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground with another trip to paydirt through the air against the Houston Texans was more than just a flash in the pan. It was a sign for the future.
It wasn't merely a breakout in the box score, but a statement in how he was used.