Ashton Jeanty announced his arrival with a vengeance in Allegiant Stadium, lowering his shoulder and shoving Deommodore Lenoir aside for a 13-yard gain before finally being brought down at the 25. The Raiders rookie logged seven carries for 33 yards, part of an eight-play, 41-yard drive that culminated in a 1-yard TD. He echoed the moment with a determined, "I’ve arrived" line, signaling a potential regular-season workload in Las Vegas’ backfield.

Geno Smith raved about Jeanty’s contact-breaking style, calling him a force to be reckoned with. Even with 49ers stars sidelined, the Raiders’ offense looked more cohesive, aided by a line shuffle that moved Jordan Meredith to center and Jackson Powers-Johnson to guard. A 28-yard connection to Brock Bowers added a spark in the passing game, underscoring the Raiders’ willingness to mix Teach tape-era power with exciting, versatile backfield options. Jeanty’s preseason burst sets a template for fantasy leagues, where a committee approach could tilt toward the powerful rookie if the carries stay robust.