Rookie running back Ashton Jeanty was sensational on Sunday afternoon, rushing for 138 yards on 21 carries (6.5 YPC) and tallying three total touchdowns in the Raiders' 25-24 loss to the Bears. It was by far the 2025 first-round pick's best performance as a pro, and it may have been due to the return of his signature stance in the backfield.
While Jeanty was breaking NCAA records during his time at Boise State, he became known for his nonchalant, pre-snap stance while standing behind the quarterback—one that drew comparisons to Michael Myers from the movie Halloween. Unfortunately, Las Vegas offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and the rest of the Raiders' offensive staff steered Jeanty clear of using the stance in the NFL, saying that football is a "bent-knee game."
