Jeanty workload backs RB1 case as efficiency lags

147 yards on 29 touches in Week 2

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 2h1 min read

His workload and receiving role are excellent. For Ashton Jeanty to cement his spot in RB1 territory, the rushing effici Via @FieldYates on X

What happened: Ashton Jeanty has seven carries inside the 10-yard line, tied for fourth-most. He was hit in the backfield on six of those seven tries.

Why it matters: He is averaging 3.2 yards per carry this season. That rate must rise for the volume to hold top-tier value.

By the numbers: 3.2 yards per carry this season; 7 carries inside the 10 (tied 4th-most), hit in backfield on 6 (85.7%); Week 2: 23 carries plus 6 catches for 147 total yards.

What to watch: Watch Week 4 touches and red-zone conversion for any efficiency uptick.

Sources

@FieldYates 2026-10-01T04:09:34.147352+00:00

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