Ashton Jeanty’s Bold Warning to Raiders Ahead of Week 6 Showdown

Ashton Jeanty isn’t telling the Las Vegas Raiders need to run the ball more after starting the 2025 NFL season 1-4 and riding a four-game losing streak, but the rookie running back hinted that he wants to carry this offense.

There isn’t much to celebrate after a 40-6 loss. However, Jeanty continued to impress, finishing with 67 rushing yards and 42 receiving yards to eclipse 100 yards from scrimmage.

It marks the second straight week the former Boise State standout has delivered a strong performance after a slow start to the season. That showing followed

up his breakout game against the Chicago Bears, when he piled up 138 rushing yards and three total touchdowns.

Before the Week 6 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Jeanty spoke with reporters on October 8 and said that his effort in practice and

in games should show the coaches he’s ready to take on a bigger workload.

“I don’t even think it’s more of something that I have to say,” Jeanty said. “I think it’s just through the work I put in in practice, just showing my coaches that I’m consistent and then come game time, like whenever they do give me the ball, I make plays and show them that I’m a reliable person each and every single week.”

Ashton Jeanty Wants Raiders to Get Better

Despite his performance against the Colts, the 21-year-old didn’t focus on his stat line and stated that the reason for the loss to the

Indianapolis Colts was not taking advantage of trips to the red zone and finishing drives with touchdowns.

“I mean, as an offense, we just didn’t finish drives in the red zone,”

Jeanty told reporters postgame on October 5. “I mean, to me, that’s it. Get to the red zone [and] you got to put points on the board (…) [We’ve] just got to get better.

I mean [we’ve] got to capitalize in the red zone right now. I think [we’re] probably one of the worst teams in the red zone.

“[We’ve] got to get better. And on third down, fourth down, [we’ve] got to be better. So, I can’t say there’s a specific answer. [We’ve] just got to go back, watch the film, then everybody look in the mirror and see how [they] can get better.”

Can Raiders QB Geno Smith Improve?

One area that clearly needs work is the quarterback play, as turnovers remain a persistent problem for Geno Smith. In the loss to the Indianapolis Colts, Smith completed 25 of 36 passes for 228 yards but threw two interceptions, extending his ongoing struggles with turnovers.

Smith was brought in to give the young Raiders offense some veteran leadership. Instead, it’s the 34-year-old who’s been making the kind of mistakes usually seen from rookies or second- and third-year players.

Nonetheless, don’t expect the head coach, Pete Carroll, to make changes under center for now.

“Here’s the reason why I didn’t do that: We need to stay out there and keep practicing,

“ Carroll said postgame when asked if there was a thought to bench Smith for Pickett. “We need to keep practicing, we need the reps, we need the turns, we need to run the system, we need to feel it, we need to see the guys get the opportunities to improve.

“I thought about it because there was a chance to do that. … That’s not what’s necessary. We need to get better and get right, so these are the games that we’re working on, and these are the games that we learn from and grow from so that we can change the course of the way games are going.”

Chargers vs. Dolphins bold predictions for Week 6 of 2025 NFL season

The sting of a 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders is fresh. That performance was so uncharacteristic that it forced Head Coach Jim Harbaugh to dip into his bench for a dose of garbage-time reality. For the

Los Angeles Chargers, Week 6 is a litmus test for their resilience and a critical juncture in their season. As they travel across the country to face the Miami Dolphins

at Hard Rock Stadium, the air is thick with questions.

Can teh Chargers' franchise quarterback rediscover his MVP-caliber form? Can the team collectively shed the sluggishness that plagued them? This Miami matchup presents the perfect opportunity for a statement rebound.

A pivotal AFC showdown awaits in Miami Gardens

The Chargers (3-2) face off against the Miami Dolphins (1-4) in a pivotal Week 6 matchup. This game presents the Chargers with an opportunity for them to assert control in the AFC West race. Meanwhile, the Dolphins fight to avoid falling deeper into an early-season hole. For Los Angeles, the mission is clear: rectify the offensive line miscues and defensive lapses that led to their humbling defeat. The Dolphins, meanwhile, are navigating the significant challenge of life without the injured Tyreek Hill. Sure, their record is dismal. Hoever, they are a desperate team playing at home. That is a combination that can bring out a team's best effort. This contest will be a test of which team can better overcome its recent adversity.

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Here we will look at and discuss some bold predictions for the game between the Chargers and the Dolphins in Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season.

Justin Herbert bounces back in a major way

Herbert endured a Week 5 struggle where he was held under 200 yards for the first time this season. He was also sacked four times and threw his fourth interception in a three-game skid. As such, Herbert is poised for a massive rebound against a vulnerable Dolphins secondary. With the offense leaning on him heavily, expect a week of focused preparation to yield a surgical performance. Herbert will dissect Miami's defense with a quick-passing game. He will translate his recent frustration into a stat line surpassing 300 yards and multiple touchdowns without a turnover. That would re-establish him as the engine of the Chargers' playoff hopes.

Quentin Johnston plays and nets over 90 yards

Quentin Johnston suffered through a hamstring concern and a momentum-killing fumble that marred his four-catch, 40-yard performance in Week 5. Now, though, he is positioned for a breakout game against the Dolphins. His significant snap share indicates the coaching staff's trust. With his unique blend of size and speed, Johnston should exploit a secondary preoccupied with other Chargers weapons. This should lead to a performance where he surpasses 90 receiving yards and erases the memory of his previous miscue.

Tua Tagovailoa struggles to reach 200 yards

Tua Tagovailoa threw for a season-high three touchdowns and 256 yards in his first full game without Tyreek Hill. That was great and all

. However, here in Week 6 he is primed for a significant setback against a Chargers defense eager to atone for its Week 5 embarrassment. Without Hill's field-stretching presence, Los Angeles can aggressively bracket

Jaylen Waddle and generate pressure to disrupt Tua's rhythm. This will lead to a stifling performance that holds him under 200 passing yards and forces a critical interception.

Jaylen Waddle hauls in another touchdown in a loss

In his first full game as the focal point of the passing attack, Jaylen Waddle delivered a signature performance in the Dolphins' narrow loss to the Panthers. He hauled in six of nine targets for 110 yards. The wideout solidified his alpha status with a clutch 46-yard, go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter. That showed that he is more than ready to carry the load as the team's primary receiver.

Now established as Miami's unequivocal WR1, Waddle will be the central focus of the Week 6 game plan. Tagovailoa will look his way early and often. Yes, the Chargers' defense presents a stiff challenge. That said, it is improbable they will completely contain a player of Waddle's caliber. That makes it highly likely he capitalizes for another significant play and finds the end zone once more.

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