Mike Washington Jr. carries 168 preseason yards into Raiders opener

Las Vegas opens Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 71 min read

All of rookie Mike Washington Jr.'s 168 rushing yards from preseason 🏴‍☠️ @Raiders How many will he rack up this season Via @NFL on X

What happened: The fourth-round pick led Las Vegas in exhibition rushing. His three game totals were 63, 56 and 49 yards.

Why it matters: Washington turned limited volume into consistent gains before the regular season. Week 1 will test how that efficiency translates when the games count.

By the numbers: Washington gained 168 yards on 23 carries, averaging 7.3 yards per attempt. His longest run covered 53 yards, and he finished without a rushing touchdown.

What to watch: His carry count, targets and red-zone work will define his first regular-season role.

Sources

@NFL 2026-09-07T19:46:27.332709+00:00

CONVERSATION

Loading comments…

NFLPreviewLas Vegas RaidersMike Washington Jr.

Follow NFL Intelligence

Real-time signals and analysis

@WireReportNFL

WR Pro

The day's sports, briefed to your inbox at 7am ET. Every claim sourced.

$9/month Free weekly newsletter →