Cowboys Coach Doesn’t Hold Back on Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty
The Las Vegas Raiders aren’t a very good football team, which is why they are 2-7. However, the Silver and Black do have top talent, and one of the players the Dallas Cowboys are focusing on is Ashton Jeanty.
Jeanty has had a rollercoaster rookie season for the Raiders. Nonetheless, he has flashed his potential, with his best game with Las Vegas coming on September 28 against the Chicago Bears, where he recorded 138 rushing yards and one touchdown.
While he has yet to replicate that performance, the Cowboys’ defense knows that the Raiders’ young star possesses that capability and doesn’t want to be the next team to concede over 100 yards to Jeanty.
On November 14, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer appeared on 105.3 The Fan and shared his thoughts on Jeanty.
“I loved our time when he came in here for an interview,” Schottenheimer said about Jeanty. “I believe his makeup is going to turn him into an incredible pro. His talent jumps off the film. Everybody’s seen it from his time at Boise [State]—his explosiveness, his ability to change direction, his pad level that he plays with.
“Quite honestly, he’s doing okay. There have been some tough looks to run into, and that’s part of playing running back in the National Football League. But I do think the sky’s the limit for this young man. Again, he’s a guy that I won’t be cheering for this weekend, but every other week I will be.”
Raiders Will Face New-Look Cowboys Defense
Dallas has struggled defensively this season, but the Cowboys made moves before the NFL trade deadline, trading for Logan Wilson and Quinnen Williams. The Raiders will now face a revamped defense, with these two expected to play pivotal roles in containing Jeanty.
Ahead of the November 17 matchup, Las Vegas running back Ashton Jeanty spoke with reporters about taking on the Cowboys’ defense and looking for opportunities to exploit gaps in their run game.
“Yeah, [the Cowboys] got some great players,” Jeanty said on November 11. “They just added Quinnen Williams in the interior. So, I’m sure that’ll level up their front. And, just a good all-around team. But, there’s definitely places where we can attack them and make great plays.”
Quinnen Williams Looks to Stop Ashton Jeanty
Williams’ addition in Dallas is set to play a major role in how Jeanty and the Raiders manage the run game against the Cowboys. While Jeanty discussed the defense broadly, questions naturally turned to Williams, who is expected to challenge the opposition’s ground attack.
“Just another guy in the interior to be disruptive. I mean, he’s a game wrecker. So, we got to be ready for him. We just prepping kind of for whoever’s going to be out there. Obviously they’ve made some changes, so we’ll just prepare for that.”
It will be worth watching how the new additions affect the defense. At the same time, Jeanty could have a breakout performance against Dallas. The Cowboys rank in the bottom 10 in rushing yards allowed (1,287), according to Pro Football Reference, and also sit in the bottom 10 for rushing touchdowns allowed (11) and rushing yards per attempt (4.8).
Commanders new stadium update gives fans something to be excited about
The Washington Commanders' 2025 season couldn't be more of a dud. After the excitement of making it to the NFC Championship just a season ago, injuries have gotten the best of the Commanders. Those injuries are a major reason why they are currently on a five-game losing streak, sit at 3-7, and are well out of the playoff picture.
While much of the focus has been on trying to figure out how to fix things moving forward for the Commanders, news dropped that they have officially found and partnered with an architecture firm to lead the building of the team's new stadium at the old RFK Stadium grounds.
In a press release, the Commanders announced they have tabbed HKS as the lead architect for the next home of the franchise.
Dec 3, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images / Brad Mills-Imagn Images
It took many hoops to jump through for the Commanders to get to this point, but after receiving approval by the city, it was full steam ahead on bringing the team back to their rightful home in the Nation's Capital.
The partnership is expected to be a great marriage. The $2.7 billion investment in the District will be huge for the city, utilizing the 180 acres at the old RFK site to be transformed into a year-round event space for sports, entertainment, housing, and recreation.
HSK is a well-renowned architecture firm, bringing expertise in designing iconic venues such as SoFi Stadium, U.S. Bank Stadium, and AT&T Stadium (Jerry's World).
"Selecting HKS as the lead architect marks a major step forward in our journey to bring the Washington Commanders home to the District," said Mark Clouse, President, Washington Commanders. "HKS has a proven track record of delivering world-class stadiums that balance design, functionality and community impact. This partnership underscores our shared vision to create a stadium that enhances the fan experience, strengthens our connection with the community, and sets a new standard for the future of sports and entertainment--delivering an exceptional experience that will serve our team, our fans, and the District for decades to come."
It is a revolutionary period for the Commanders, and they are hopeful that HKS will help them achieve their goal of getting the franchise in their new stadium by the 2030 season.
