Silver Minings: Ashton Jeanty still a favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year

After a slow start to the season, Ashton Jeanty got hot in Week 4.

The Las Vegas Raiders’ rookie running back had a career-high 138 yards rushing yards and he scored three touchdowns in Week 4.

As a result, he has become a favorite again to win the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. The Boise State product, who was the No. 6 overall draft pick, had been a preseason favlrite to win the award.

According to our friends at FanDuel Sportsbook, Jeanty is priced at 4-1 to win the award. It’s the second lowest (best) odds in the league. Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka is the favorite at +250.

It will be a fun race to watch develop as the season progresses.

In other Raiders’ news:

• Loving the defense: Raiders coach Pete Carroll was very impressed by the defensive effort in a Week 4 loss to the Bears.
• Maxx appreciation: The Las Vegas Review-Journal celebrates the greatness that is Maxx Crosby.
• Power Rankings: Yahoo has its Week 5 Power Ranings. Check out where the Raiders rank,