Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty struggled in his NFL debut, but expectations remain high | Sports

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Few rookies face higher expectations than Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty, and there was great anticipation about his NFL debut this past Sunday.

Then it actually happened and …

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