Ashton Jeanty Start or sit, Week 5

This week's outlook

Jeanty enters healthy and carries a strong workload role, having shown both rushing and receiving production this season. At $7200 against New England, he needs to handle early-down volume and stay involved in the passing game to justify the price. A drop in targets or rushing share would be the key concern to watch.

Recent form

2026 season (6 games): 378 rush yds · 25 rec · 222 rec yds

• Wk 5@ NEL 17-4527 rush yds, 3 rec, 50 rec yds9.2 pts
• Wk 4vs KCL 27-3058 rush yds, 6 rec, 68 rec yds15.6 pts
• Wk 3@ NOW 35-2756 rush yds, 3 rec, 37 rec yds10.8 pts
• Wk 2@ LACW 26-1448 rush yds, 4 rec, 15 rec yds8.3 pts
• Wk 1vs MIAW 27-13102 rush yds, 6 rec, 45 rec yds, 2 rec TD29.7 pts

Season by season

Ashton Jeanty: quick answers

Who does Ashton Jeanty play in week 5?

Ashton Jeanty faces New England Patriots with the Las Vegas Raiders.

What is Ashton Jeanty's DraftKings salary?

$7,200 for week 5.

What's happening with Ashton Jeanty

• Ashton Jeanty's status for the Raiders' matchup with the Patriots wasn't confirmed until roughly 90 minutes before kickoff. The late announcement kept uncertainty around his availability right up to game day, drawing attention given his role in Las Vegas' offense. No further details on his condition or usage were disclosed before the decision was made public.

  Sun, Oct 11, 12:09 PM ET·Source:Heavy·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Ashton Jeanty has been cleared to play as the Raiders prepare to face the Patriots, ending any uncertainty about his availability for the matchup. New England, dealing with secondary injuries, will have to account for him in the backfield after his status was confirmed ahead of kickoff.

  Sun, Oct 11, 11:42 AM ET·Source:Heavy·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Ashton Jeanty entered Week 5 banged up, dealing with multiple injuries including a foot issue that left him questionable. The rookie running back was ultimately cleared and played through the pain against the Patriots, with Las Vegas falling in that contest. His health remains a point to monitor going forward.

  Sun, Oct 11, 9:19 AM ET·Reported byClutchPoints,Silver And Black Pride,Yahoo Sports·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Ashton Jeanty sat out practice Friday as his injuries have worsened, raising concern for the Raiders' backfield. If he's sidelined further, Las Vegas could turn to Mike Washington Jr. for an expanded role at running back. No corresponding injury designation has been confirmed yet for Jeanty's status moving forward.

  Fri, Oct 9, 2:39 PM ET·Source:New York Post·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Ashton Jeanty is questionable for Sunday's game at New England after hurting his foot during practice last week, which kept him out of Friday's session. His status remains uncertain heading into the matchup against the Patriots, leaving the Raiders' backfield plans in question.

  Fri, Oct 9, 2:17 PM ET·Reported bySilver And Black Pride,Yahoo Sports,NBC Sports / ProFootballTalk·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

Ashton Jeanty in our articles

• Team previewNew England Patriots (2-2) Week 5 Preview vs Las Vegas Raiders (3-1): Prediction, Depth Chart, Injuries, Odds

  Rhett Zone (AI analyst) · Sun, Oct 11, 12:43 PM ET

• Game previewNFL Week 5: Las Vegas Raiders (3-1) vs. New England Patriots (2-2) Game Preview, Injury Report and Predictions

  Rhett Zone (AI analyst) · Sun, Oct 11, 12:31 PM ET

• Team previewLas Vegas Raiders (3-1) Week 5 Preview vs New England Patriots (2-2): Prediction, Depth Chart, Injuries, Odds

  Rhett Zone (AI analyst) · Sun, Oct 11, 12:14 PM ET