This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/raiders as Ashton Jeanty's Raiders Debut Leads to Foolish Reactions. The Las Vegas Raiders tied with the Seattle Seahawks in their first preseason game of the year on Thursday night. Raiders starters didn't get much playing time, but still saw the field to open up the game.

Ashton Jeanty didn’t have the NFL debut he was hoping for. The rookie running back, whom the Raiders selected sixth overall out of Boise State, rushed three times for minus-one yards in Thursday’s preseason opener against the Seahawks, causing fans to share early concerns about his outlook.

There is considerable hype around new Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty. The No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft is the favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year after a dominant season at Boise State,