Patriots DC Zak Kuhr praises Ashton Jeanty's running style

The Las Vegas running back is listed as questionable for Sunday with an ankle injury.

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Patriots defensive coordinator Zak Kuhr on Ashton Jeanty: “Strong. Great contact balance. You can see he’s done a littl Via @MikeReiss on X

What happened: New England Patriots defensive coordinator Zak Kuhr highlighted the contact balance and manipulation skills of Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty. Kuhr compared the running back's approach to the Kenneth Walker style of operating in and out of the hole.

Why it matters: Jeanty did not participate in Friday's practice, leaving his status uncertain for the Week 5 matchup. The Patriots defensive front will need to maintain gap discipline if the second-year back takes the field.

By the numbers: Jeanty has recorded 264 rushing yards on 78 carries and caught 19 passes for 165 yards through four games this season.

What to watch: The Raiders will finalize their active roster and backfield rotation before kickoff on Sunday.

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@MikeReiss 2026-10-10T16:46:34.583024+00:00

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