Silver And Black Pride
Here is a look at how the Las Vegas Raiders’ rookie class fared in a 23-21 loss at the Houston Texans on Sunday and ahead to Week 17’s home game against the New York Giants.
Ashton Jeanty:
The No. 6 overall draft pick played 92 percent of the snaps and 21 percent increase from the week before and he made the most of it. Jeanty broke a streak of averaging 34.5 yards a game for the past eight games with likely his best overall game. He had 128 rushing yards on 24 carries and scored on a catch of 60 yards and a rush of 51 yards. The Raiders need to continue to feed him this week.
Jack Bech:
The second-round pick played 72 percent of the snaps and had two catches for 43 yards on three targets, including a big 37-yard play. He needs get more targets in he final two games.
Darien Porter:
The third-round pick played 96 percent of the snaps. He had his moments, but was also called for a critical pass-interference penalty in the fourth quarter. The game broadcasters supported the call, but Raiders’ coach Pete Carroll called it a “lousy” call. Carroll has been complimentary of Porter’s play.
Caleb Rogers:
The third-round pick played the entire game continued to start. He suffered a quad injury late. It is unknown if it will affect his availability against the Giants.
Charles Grant:
The offensive lineman, taken in the third round, has been active for ni10 games because Kolton Miller is out for with a high-ankle sprain. He played five snaps in Week 15 after playing just one snap earlier in the season. Before the Houston game, Carroll said he wanted to get Grant some more playing time, yet he played just two offensive snaps against the Texans.
Dont’e Thornton:
The wide receiver, taken in the fourth round, he played just four offensive snaps after playing just eight snaps at the Eagles. he was not targeted. He started the season as a big part of the offense, but the team has gone away from him.
Tonka Hemingway:
The fourth-round pick played for the seventh time this season and played 33 percent of the snaps. he had a tackle for loss and two tackles.
JJ Pegues:
The defensive tackle, taken in the sixth round, played for the seventh time, playing playing 11 snaps before suffering a hand injury. He didn’t have any tackles. It is unknown if the injury will affect him this week.
Cody Lindenberg:
The seventh-round pick played 90 percent of the special-teams snaps, which is his normal range.
Carter Runyan:
The undrafted free agent tight end played four snaps on offense and 22 snaps on special teams.
Greedy Vance:
The undrafted free agent played 10 snaps on defense after being a healthy scratch at the Eagles.
