Ashton Jeanty Stifled By Weak Dallas Run Defense

2025 Fantasy Football Impact

Jeanty's first carry of the game went for a 1-yard loss and set the template for how the Raiders' ground game would go against a vulnerable defense. 

After that first drive, Jeanty wouldn't receive another carry until the team began their fourth drive in the second quarter. That second carry was a nifty 11-yard gain, but it would all go downhill after that:

• Pushed out of bounds for 3-yard loss

• 2-yard gain 

• 1-yard loss

• 1-yard loss resulting in safety

Geno Smith attempted 42 passes in what was a negative game script for Jeanty. The Raiders tried to use play-action, but it was ineffective against an inspired Dallas defense that shut down the run and sacked Smith 4 times.

This was Jeanty's fourth game of the season with single-digit fantasy points in what has been a disappointing rookie campaign for the first-round rookie who entered the league with considerable hype.

And the struggles aren't necessarily over.

Jeanty and the Raiders have the 20th-ranked remaining strength of schedulefor RBs. Two of the Raiders' next three games come against teams that rank inside the top-5 in terms of limiting fantasy production to RBs. 

• Week 12 vs. Cleveland

• Week 13 at Los Angeles Chargers

• Week 14 vs. Denver

• Week 15 at Philadelphia

• Week 16 at Houston

• Week 17 vs. New York Giants

In addition to the Browns and Broncos, Jeanty will have to face the league's top defense in Week 16. 

The silver lining is a fantasy championship week matchup against a Giants' defense that has allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to RBs.