Mike Washington Jr.'s 168-yard preseason precedes Raiders opener

He led AFC rushers during the exhibition slate.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 81 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: Las Vegas opens its 2026 regular season Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET on FOX and FOX One. The fourth-round rookie handled 23 carries over three preseason games without a fumble.

Why it matters: That production gives the Raiders a productive depth option as the regular-season rotation takes shape. The opener offers the first measure of how his preseason efficiency translates to meaningful snaps.

By the numbers: Washington averaged 7.3 yards per carry and 56.0 per game; his 53-yard long accounted for 31.5% of his preseason total. He scored no rushing touchdowns.

What to watch: Watch Washington's snap count and share of early-down carries Sunday.

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