Ashton Jeanty has been named Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week for the first time this season.
The recognition comes after posting 188 scrimmage yards and two total touchdowns against the Houston Texans in Week 16. His two trips to the end zone came off a 60-yard catch and a 51-yard run.
Jeanty leads all rookies in rushing yards (828) and total scrimmage yards (1,154) and ranks second in the rookie class in total touchdowns (10), trailing Denver Broncos' R.J. Harvey.
"You can tell he understands the game, and when he gets the ball in his hands, whether that's in the backfield or in the catching game, he's so explosive and dynamic," Geno Smith said of Jeanty. "And so, however we can get him the ball in space, that's what we try to do, and you see what he does when he gets that opportunity."
View the best photos from the Raiders' Week 16 matchup against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty's (2) jersey in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers' (89) pads in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
The locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Will Putnam's (67) helmet in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll arrives to the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) arrives to the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) arrives to the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) arrives to the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) arrives to the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) arrives to the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) arrives to the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center/guard Jordan Meredith (61) arrives to the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) arrives to the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) arrives to the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) arrives to the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes (22) arrives to the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. (32) arrives to the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3), cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) and running back Raheem Mostert (31) arrive to the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) arrives to the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) arrives to the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jamal Adams (33) arrives to the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) warming up before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Brenden Rice (82) warming up before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (44) warming up before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Caleb Rogers (76) warming up before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders assistant defensive line coach Kenyon Jackson and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warming up before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) warming up before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) warming up before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) in a huddle before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) warming up before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) warming up before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) warming up before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jamal Adams (33) warming up before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) signs autographs for fans before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) warming up before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders returners huddle in the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) with a fan before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) walks down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warming up before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) warming up before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) warming up before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) warming up before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) warming up before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. (32) warming up before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) walks down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) walks down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) waits for the team to be introduced onto the field before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders wait to be introduced onto the field before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) on the sidelines before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle JJ Pegues (92) on the sidelines before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the sidelines before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) on the sidelines before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the national anthem before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (44) during the national anthem before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the national anthem before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the national anthem before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders walk out to the center of the field for the coin toss before the regular season away game against the the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) during the coin toss before the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) defends during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) make a tackle during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) rushes during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) returns a kickoff during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) makes a catch during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) on the sidelines during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (44) on the sidelines during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes (22) and safety Jeremy Chinn (11) make a tackle during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV (99) defends during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham on the sidelines during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) punts during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) and cornerback Eric Stokes (22) make a tackle during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes (22) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) pressures the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) celebrates with defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) after making a tackle during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) goes for a catch during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) celebrates after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) goes for a 7-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) makes a 7-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) celebrates with guard Caleb Rogers (76) after making a 7-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes (22), safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. (32) and safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) make a tackle during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Raheem Mostert (31) returns a kickoff during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense huddles during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) blocks during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway (97) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) and linebacker Devin White (45) make a tackle during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) breaks up a pass during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) celebrates after breaking up a pass during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Raheem Mostert (31) returns a kickoff during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) goes for a 60-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) runs after making a 60-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) runs after making a 60-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) runs after making a 60-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) celebrates with wide receiver Jack Bech (18) after making a 60-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) celebrates after making a 60-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) celebrates with linebacker Devin White (45) after making a 60-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) and linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) make a tackle during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) celebrates after making a tackle during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jamal Adams (33) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jamal Adams (33) celebrates with linebacker Devin White (45) after making a tackle during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates after making a tackle during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) pressures the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Caleb Rogers (76) blocks during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) and defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) make a tackle during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway (97) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) make a tackle during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) runs during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes for a 51-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes for a 51-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes for a 51-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) celebrates with teammates after rushing for a 51-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) celebrates after rushing for a 51-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (44) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes (22) celebrates on the field during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler (69) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler (69) celebrates after making a tackle during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. (32) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
