Raiders Shock Defense with Ashton Jeanty’s Explosive Early TD Run—Can They Keep the Momentum?

Well, if you’ve been tuning into Thursday Night Football, you’ve probably noticed one thing clear as day—the Raiders have been dominating the scene early on. They’ve executed a solid 16 plays, racking up 69 yards, five first downs, and even punched in a touchdown, while the Broncos have been stalling with a quick three-and-out. The scoreboard reflects it too, with Las Vegas holding a 7-0 lead. They started off with a cautious 23-yard march on the opening kickoff, led by some strategic punting that pinned the Broncos deep at the 2-yard line. When the Raiders managed to foist a stop on J.K. Dobbins just short of the first down, it swung momentum back their way—field position at the 41 gives them a real chance to flex. And hey, let’s not overlook rookie Ashton Jeanty—he capped off that pressure with a nifty 4-yard touchdown run, carving through defenses like a pro. On the other side, Geno Smith’s hitting his stride, completing 6 of 7 for 43 yards, with Tyler Lockett snagging a couple for 15 yards. Jeanty’s been grinding out 18 yards on six carries—steady and consistent, that’s what you want to see out of your rookie runner. The game’s just heating up, and I’m here for every twist and turn. LEARN MORE

Thursday Night Football has been all Raiders thus far.

They have 16 plays, 69 yards, five first downs and a touchdown to a three-and-out for the Broncos.

The Raiders lead 7-0.

Las Vegas took the opening kickoff and drove 23 yards in eight plays before punting. AJ Cole’s punt went 40 yards and out of bounds at the 2.

When the Raiders stopped J.K. Dobbins short of the line to gain on third down, they ended up getting the ball back at the 41 after a 30-yard punt by Jeremy Crawshaw.

Rookie running back Ashton Jeanty scored on a 4-yard run to end an eight-play drive.

Geno Smith is 6-of-7 for 43 yards, with Tyler Lockett catching two for 15. Jeanty has six carries for 18 yards.