For the second time this season, Ashton Jeanty has been nominated for the Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week.
The nomination comes following the Raiders' 20-10 victory against Tennessee Titans in Week 6. The running back recorded 86 scrimmage yards (75 rushing, 11 receiving) along with a rushing touchdown. His 485 total yards from scrimmage (412 rushing, 73 receiving) on the season rank third most in franchise history for a running back in their first six career games, trailing only Marcus Allen and Josh Jacobs.
"Great player. He's becoming a focal point for defenses," Geno Smith said of Jeanty. "They know what he can do when he gets to the second level. He's running over guys, running past guys. He's great out of the backfield and in the catching game. He's also great in protection. It's a great draft pick. I think they did a phenomenal job with getting Ashton, and he's only going to get better. Still a young player, still so many areas to improve, but every single week, he's showing you who he is."
Along with Jeanty, the nominees for Rookie of the Week are Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo (New York Giants), Matthew Golden (Green Bay Packers), Tetairoa McMillan (Carolina Panthers) and Tyler Warren (Indianapolis Colts).
View senior team photographer Matt Aguirre's top 40 photos from Allegiant Stadium's catwalk during the Las Vegas Raiders' Week 6 matchup against the Tennessee Titans.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) and running back Ashton Jeanty (2) line up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) hands the ball off to running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) goes to pass during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) kicks a 50-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders special teams huddle during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18), linebacker Cody Lindenberg (55) and wide receiver Justin Shorter (88) go to make a tackle during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders defense huddles during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) and defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) line up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) sacks the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) celebrates with defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) after sacking the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) celebrates with defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) after sacking the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense huddles during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) punts during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes (22) and defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jamal Adams (33) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders defense huddles during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45), cornerback Darnay Holmes (30), safety Jeremy Chinn (11) and safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) celebrate on the field during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) returns a punt during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) returns a punt during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) returns a punt during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) celebrates with wide receiver Justin Shorter (88) after returning a punt during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
