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NFL·RECAP·September 13, 2026 06:27 PM ET

Jeanty shows contact burst in Week 1 action

He injured his ankle at practice Aug. 23.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 131 min read
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Ashton Jeanty's stiff arm 😳 MIAvsLV on FOX/FOX One Stream on @NFLPlus https://t.co/t6MmSa22bw Via @NFL on X

What happened: Ashton Jeanty broke into the open field with a stiff-arm run during MIAvsLV on Sunday. The play came in his first game action after he was cleared for Week 1 following an ankle injury.

Why it matters: His workload was the live variable after the Aug. 23 practice injury. Earlier Wire coverage had him back at full practice Wednesday and cleared by Friday, so each early-contact rep helps frame how much he can handle in the opener.

By the numbers: 2026 preseason: 3 carries, 16 yards, 5.3 yards per carry on Aug. 13. Timeline: ankle injury Aug. 23, full practice Sept. 10, cleared Sept. 11.

What to watch: Watch whether Jeanty keeps a full rushing and receiving role as the game moves into higher-leverage snaps.

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