Is Ashton Jeanty playing tonight? Why Raiders RB is off to quiet start in Week 11

It has been an up-and-down rookie campaign for Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty.

Jeanty has shown flashes of the elite prospect he was billed as coming out of college, but we've also seen some struggles, some of which are a result of the lackluster team around him.

Jeanty is off to a slow start in the Week 11 game against the Dallas Cowboys. Let's take a closer look at what's behind that.

Is Ashton Jeanty playing tonight?

Yes, Jeanty has been on the field over the Raiders' first three drives, but they simply aren't utilizing him enough on the ground.

Jeanty has just one carry for -1 yards and two catches for one yard. That is simply not enough work on the ground for the rookie.

Hopefully the Raiders will remember they have him and will utilize him more moving forward.

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