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Silver Minings: Josh Jacobs shows shades of Walter Payton

One of the biggest takeaways of the Las Vegas Raiders’ season-opening victory at Carolina on Sunday was the great game by second-year Raiders’ running back Josh Jacobs.

The No. 24 overall pick in the 2019 draft had a great rookie season with 1,150 rushing yards in 13 games. On Sunday, the Alabama product had 93 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 25 carries in the 34-30 win. He also added four catches for 46 yards, compared to 20 receptions last season.

Jacobs earned a reputation last year for pounding the ball late in games and his touchdowns with just over four minutes remaining proved to be the difference in the game.