Buy or Sell: Evaluating Ashton Jeanty's Fantasy Prospects Moving Forward

Can Ashton Jeanty turn things around?

Through the first two games, Ashton Jeanty has tallied a measly 81 total yards on 30 carries, with just one touchdown. That's hardly worthy of a top-six draft pick, not in the actual NFL Draft nor in fantasy football. His owners are now met with a tricky question: Should they sell on Jeanty before his value lowers any further, or hold out for a breakout that would have seemed imminent in the offseason?

Pro Football Sports Network's Drew Laing outlined the conflicting nature of this query, juggling the running back's obvious physical gifts and natural talent versus the Las Vegas Raiders' ineptitude along the offensive line:

"The underlying metrics suggest patience may be required. Jeanty’s after-contact production demonstrates he possesses the physical tools to succeed professionally. However, offensive line improvements and scheme adjustments will determine whether he can translate that talent into consistent fantasy production.

The Raiders face pressure to establish better run-blocking fundamentals if they want to maximize their investment in Jeanty. The current approach forces him into unfavorable situations where he must create yards independently, limiting explosive play potential and increasing injury risk."

If there are any coaches who can find a way to maximize Jeanty's potential, even with the Raiders' porous O-line, it would be Pete Carroll and Chip Kelly. They could have difficulty involving him more in the passing game to try to get him out in space due to his poor performance as a blocker so far, though.

On the bright side, Las Vegas has already faced two of the better defensive units they'll see this season. Jeanty will have some opportune matchups in the coming weeks to showcase his explosiveness, with five of his next six games against the Washington Commanders, Chicago Bears, Tennessee Titans, Kansas City Chiefs, and Jacksonville Jaguars. At the least, his fantasy owners should wait to see what he can do in the next couple of weeks before selling him off.

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