Washington takes 168 preseason yards into Raiders opener

He led the AFC in rushing at 7.3 yards per carry.

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 begins its 2026 regular season Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET. Washington logged 23 carries across three preseason games without a rushing touchdown.

Why it matters: Las Vegas selected Washington at No. 122 overall in April, giving the backfield a fourth-round option entering Week 1. His production across three games strengthens his case for an immediate offensive role.

By the numbers: Washington rushed six times for 63 yards, nine times for 56 and eight times for 49. His longest gain fell from 53 yards to 33 and then 13.

What to watch: Watch Washington's snap count and carry share in his regular-season debut.

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