Mike Washington Jr. enters Week 1 after 168-yard preseason

The Raiders rookie averaged 7.3 yards per carry.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 111 min read

This rookie been ready 💨 Mike Washington Jr.'s explosive preseason put the world on notice as the Raiders gear up for W Via @Raiders on X

What happened: Las Vegas selected Mike Washington Jr. at No. 122 in April's draft.

Why it matters: Runs of 53 and 33 yards supplied 51.2% of his preseason rushing production, putting the repeatability of those gains in focus for the regular season. [Raiders.com](https://www.raiders.com/news/rookie-mike-washington-jr-is-ready-for-what-comes-next-nfl-week-1-raiders-vs-dolphins)

By the numbers: Across 23 carries and two receptions, Washington totaled 186 yards from scrimmage—7.4 yards per touch. [Raiders.com](https://www.raiders.com/news/rookie-mike-washington-jr-is-ready-for-what-comes-next-nfl-week-1-raiders-vs-dolphins)

What to watch: His opening-week workload will offer the first measure of his regular-season role.

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