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Week 9 of the NFL season is already here and fans are gearing up for another weekly slate of wild finishes and unlikely upsets. As the latest Sunday rolls around the corner, we’ll make some bold predictions for the Week 9 clash as the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-3) take on the Las Vegas Raiders (2-5) on November 2, 2025 at […]

Four weeks into the 2025 NFL season, rookie running back Ashton Jeanty has quickly emerged as one of the most impactful first-year players in football. The Raiders’ third-round pick from Boise State has already become a central piece of Las Vegas’ offense, sitting among the league’s rookie rushing leaders with 68 carries for 282 yards […]

It’s been a rough few weeks for the Las Vegas Raiders, who had lost three games in a row heading into Sunday afternoon’s road matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. The Raiders got off to a strong start to this season by knocking off the New England Patriots on the road, but things have gone downhill […]

Four games into the 2025 NFL season, the rookie class has already sorted into tiers, and the Offensive Rookie of the Year race has taken early shape. At this point, voters prize two things above all else: consistent opportunity and production in high-leverage moments. That means red-zone looks, third-down conversions, and splash plays that swing […]

The misery continued in Sin City as the Las Vegas Raiders lost a heartbreaker to the Chicago Bears, putting them at 1-3. Likewise, the Colts stumbled against the Los Angeles Rams, losing for the first time this season. These teams square off this weekend at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Most Week 5 bold […]

It turned out to be a tough loss for the Las Vegas Raiders, despite a terrific day from rookie Ashton Jeanty. And Pete Carroll had a three-word reaction to Jeanty bringing back an iconic stance, according to a post on X by Vincent Bonsignore. “.@Raiders coach Pete Carroll on Ashton Jeanty going back to his […]

The Las Vegas Raiders hoped rookie running back Ashton Jeanty would be the offensive spark that lifted them in 2025, but the results have been uneven. Former Raiders great Maurice Jones-Drew even argued that Jeanty’s slow start isn’t entirely his fault, pointing instead to the lack of a true No. 1 receiver. With defenses keying […]

Week 4 of the NFL and Fantasy Football season is upon us and fantasy managers are scrambling to secure a solid start in their respective leagues. Running back is one of the most important positions on a fantasy football rosters given the volatility of the position in real life, constantly changing depth charts, and injuries […]

Todd Gurley welcomed this sight Thursday in Baldwin Park, Ca.: Sierra Vista High School students wearing his famed Los Angeles Rams jersey, all ready to hear his message. The former NFL running back and past NFC champion surprised the students with a guest appearance inside their basketball gym. He also gifted the schools brand new […]

Both the Raiders and Bears could really use a win in Week 4. So something’s got to give. They may have the same record, but both teams are coming into this game in wildly different situations. Las Vegas got a big win in Week 1, but has since gone on a two-game losing streak. That […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have not had a great start to the 2025 season. Las Vegas is 1-2 heading into Week 4 after plenty of offseason hype surrounding Ashton Jeanty. The Raiders are reportedly trying to upgrade their o-line in an effort to help their rookie superstar. But one former NFL running back thinks there’s […]

While Week 3’s 41-24 loss to the Washington Commanders wasn’t the worst loss that the Las Vegas Raiders have ever had, it was worrying for a few different reasons. Most notable was a disappointing running game, as rookie Ashton Jeanty only averaged 3.7 yards per carry on Sunday afternoon. A big reason for this? Jeanty […]

Although Ashton Jeanty was a juggernaut in college, the Las Vegas Raiders riskily used the No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on a running back when they knew (or should have known) that their offensive line was a big question mark heading into the new season. Their blueprint has yet to pay […]

One of the most exciting parts about fantasy football is that it is unpredictable. Just like the NFL, there would hardly be any fun if the superior team won every single time. The same is true in fantasy football, and the reasons are often quite different from why NFL teams struggle to win games. The best […]

The Las Vegas Raiders didn’t just lose to the Washington Commanders in Week 3 — they unraveled. The 41-24 defeat exposed flaws in all three phases, and head coach Pete Carroll made it clear afterward that the failure starts with him. “It looked like we were off,” Carroll said postgame. “It’s not scheme-wise. Just physically, […]

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll’s latest comments on rookie running back Ashton Jeanty are turning heads across the fantasy football landscape. The Raiders offense has struggled on the ground through two weeks, but Carroll is ready to change that — and fantasy managers should take note. The Raiders running game has ranked near […]

When a player is heralded as a surefire star and then underwhelms during his first couple of games, fans and fantasy football managers will start to get restless. Fair or not, that is how the impatient world of sports operates. The burden to succeed is even greater when said rookie is on a team rife […]

Despite the 0-2 start to his career, Tennessee Titans starting quarterback Cam Ward is playing respectable football. The offense has not looked great, but he has not turned the ball over, facing two elite defenses. Beginning your career against the current Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams defenses is not easy. He has just a […]

Depending on your point of view, the Washington Commanders are falling out of the elite teams, or the fraud-watch narrative is overblown. But what matters in the NFL is the next game. And here are the bold predictions for the Commanders’ contest against the Raiders in Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season. The Commanders […]

The Las Vegas Raiders may have left Monday night with more questions than answers after a 20-9 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, but rookie running back Ashton Jeanty still gave fans a reason to stay glued to their screens. Jeantys’ dazzling first-half spin move put a defender on skates, earning instant replay love across […]

The Las Vegas Raiders may be trailing late against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 2, but rookie running back Ashton Jeanty has already delivered a moment fans won’t forget. With the game still underway and the scoreboard reading 20-9 in the fourth quarter, Jeanty’s jaw-dropping spin move has quickly become one of the top […]

The Los Angeles Chargers enter Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season flying high. They finally slew the dragon that is the perennial AFC West champion, the Kansas City Chiefs. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had been 1-7 against Patrick Mahomes, despite being in nearly every game. Now Herbert and the Chargers will square off against […]

The Los Angeles Chargers selected North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Hampton was the second RB taken, with Boise State superstar and Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty going to the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 6 overall. Entering the season, both Hampton and Jeanty were expected […]

Several players made their debuts for the Las Vegas Raiders in the 20-13 win over the New England Patriots last Sunday afternoon, but one that could be deemed disappointing was rookie running back Ashton Jeanty. While Jeanty would score a touchdown for the Raiders in the debut, he had a relatively invisible game as head […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are opening their season on the road against the New England Patriots on Sunday. They debuted a lot of new pieces, including head coach Pete Carroll and quarterback Geno Smith. Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty made his NFL debut and broke plenty of tackles on his way to his first […]

The Las Vegas Raiders kick off the 2025-26 campaign with a Week 1 matchup against the New England Patriots. All eyes are on rookie running back Ashton Jeanty after he had one of the most prolific performances in college football last season. It appears he may be in for a huge game in his NFL […]

In this highly competitive fantasy football landscape, understanding which running backs may be overvalued based on their 2025 average draft position (ADP) is crucial for gaining an edge. While some backs come off the board early due to recent success or hype, not all projections justify their draft prices. Avoiding these players can help roster […]

Boise State football could’ve had Ashton Jeanty for one more year. The 2,000-yard rusher and Heisman Trophy finalist was eligible for a 2025 return. Broncos fans vocally wished they had their beloved star — as USF channeled an inner Jeanty. He’s dealing with immense expectations with the Raiders. Jeanty already scored his first career touchdown […]

Raiders fans do not have to wait long to see their team in action again. The 2025 NFL season officially kicks off in one week on Thursday Night Football. That makes this the perfect time to make some last-minute bold predictions ahead of the 2025 season. Las Vegas made some huge changes this offseason, which […]

A lot is riding on the shoulders of Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty. Many believe that Jeanty is destined for greatness in the NFL after Las Vegas selected him sixth overall in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. The former Boise State Broncos star tailback has confidence in himself, but […]

Fantasy Football draft season is almost here, and the pre-season hype is easy to fall for. While they mostly won’t go in the first round, it’s the rookies that could win your league. From Ashton Jeanty and Travis Hunter to TreVeyon Henderson and Colston Loveland, there are a lot of rookies to parse through for […]

It is finally time to be building out your fantasy football draft strategies for the 2025 NFL season. With the start of the season just weeks away, starting to determine your draft plans now will help set you apart from your league mates. For the second installment of ClutchPoints’ positional rankings, let’s take a deep […]

A few of the NFL’s notable figures, like Ashton Jeanty of the Las Vegas Raiders and Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, teamed up for a commercial with Applebee’s. The new commercial promotes the new “Ultimate Trio” deal that Applebee’s has. Campbell begins by calling in the “option play” for Jeanty. “All right, Jeanty, time […]

In the Las Vegas Raiders’ first preseason game, Ashton Jeanty did not have the performance he or others were probably expecting, as he finished with -1 yards. Things were completely different the second time around for Jeanty as they went up against the San Francisco 49ers, and for a moment, everybody remembered why he was […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have not been a playoff team since the 2021 season. They have had three consecutive losing seasons and they have turned their leadership over to head coach Pete Carroll. The old-school coach is not going to depend on trick plays to turn the Raiders around. He wants to establish a tough […]

As Las Vegas Raiders star Ashton Jeanty impressed against the San Francisco 49ers in their joint practice, he would have fans concerned during the team’s preseason game on Saturday. With fans monitoring how the Raiders’ running back in Jeanty will look in the preseason, he would leave the game with an arm issue. Mike Garafolo […]

The Las Vegas Raiders should be an improved unit with some of the pieces that they add on offense during the offseason. One of those pieces was Ashton Jeanty, whom the Raiders selected in the first round, and was the best running back in the draft. Fans were able to see a sneak peek of […]

Pete Carroll knows firsthand the value of having a tremendous running back. The acclaimed head coach won a couple of national championships with Reggie Bush (the first was decided by AP poll not BCS and the second was vacated due to NCAA violations) and trusted Marshawn Lynch to pace the offense during the Seattle Seahawks’ […]

The Las Vegas Raiders will soon roll out a deep rotation of players Thursday. Pete Carroll and his coaching staff will gain a feel of who’ll remain on the 2025 roster ahead of the Seattle Seahawks preseason game. But the team released their unofficial depth chart during the week of Aug. 4. That list of […]