MikeWashington Jr.

News: 3 days agoWashington turned six carries into minus-three yards in Sunday's 38-17 loss to the 49ers.

Spin: The rookie running back wasn't targeted in the passing game. One week after getting a trial run as the Raiders' clear lead back, a game in which he produced 83 yards on 25 carries, Washington was out-snapped 32 to 17 by Ashton Jeanty against San Francisco. He's averaging just 3.9 yards per carry on 71 totes this season and has just three receptions, though it's worth noting that Jeanty has been even less efficient as a ball carrier with only 3.1 YPC. Washington is a fantasy bench stash, but the Raiders' rushing attack seems broken as a whole.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Washington was selected by the Raiders in the fourth round of April's draft. He's a big back with terrific speed who lit up the combine with a 4.33 40-yard dash at 6-foot-1, 223 pounds (127 speed score), while also checking in with the longest arms in this rookie RB class. His collegiate efficiency wasn't very good during stops in Buffalo and New Mexico State, but it was better in 2025 -- his lone season at Arkansas -- as he averaged 6.41 yards per carry and 3.62 yards after contact, both of which rank seventh or better in this RB class. He might not be much of an option in the passing game, as his career 4.2 yards per target is the worst in this RB class, but his traits make him an intriguing prospect. Washington will open his career as a clear No. 2 option behind Ashton Jeanty, which makes him an intriguing end-of-bench insurance stash.