Here is a look at how the Las Vegas Raiders’ rookie class fared in a 31-14 road loss at the Los Angeles Chargers and ahead to Week 14’s home game against the Denver Broncos.
Ashton Jeanty:
The No. 6 overall draft pick played a season high 95 percent of the snaps in Greg Olson’s first game as the Raiders’ interim offensive coordinator. Jeanty was averaging about 75 percent under the fired Chip Kelly. Yet, Olson couldn’t get the ground game going. Jeanty had just 32 yards on 15 carries. It was the fourth time this season he averaged less than three yards per carry. Jeanty did have a presence as a receiver out of the backfield again. He had six catches on eight targets for 30 yards. He has 20 catches on 24 targets in the past three games and he has 43 grabs in the season.
Jack Bech:
The second-round pick played 27 snaps, the third most of the season and he was poised to play more but he missed time with a chest injury. Bech had two catches for 22 yards on three targets. If healthy, he needs to play more down the stretch.
Darien Porter:
Porter started for the fourth time in the past five games, but he played 49 percent of the snaps for the second straight game. Kyu Blu Kelly played 50 percent. So, the Raiders are still limiting their third-round pick, who hasn’t played more than 49 percent of the snaps the past three games.
Caleb Rogers:
The third-round pick played for the first time and started. Yet, he rotated with Atonio Mafi, who is still on the practice squad. Rogers played 17 snaps and seemed to play decently. Mafi played 32 snaps. Monday, Raiders coach Pete Carroll made it sound as if the rotation may continue. Seems odds.
Charles Grant:
The offensive lineman, taken in the third round, has been active for seven games because Kolton Miller is out for with a high-ankle sprain, but he has played just one snap this season. He did play two snaps on special teams Sunday and has played seven of those snaps this season.
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Dont’e Thornton:
The wide receiver, taken in the fourth round, had one catch for 11 yards on two targets in 14 snaps. He was ruled out late in the game with a concussion, so his status for the Denver game could be in question.
Tonka Hemingway:
The fourth-round pick was a healthy scratch for the second straight week. He has been inactive eight times this season.
JJ Pegues:
The defensive tackle, taken in the sixth round, played for the fourth time this season and for the second game in a row. He played 11 snaps and had one assisted tackle.
Cody Lindenberg:
The seventh-round pick played 86 percent of the snaps on special teams, which is his normal range.
Carter Runyan:
The undrafted free agent tight end played six snaps on offensive and 14 snaps on special teams. He may continue to have a roll if Michael Mayer’s ankle injury keeps him out.
Greedy Vance:
He was just signed to the 53-man roster.
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