Who Should I Start? Kaelon Black or Mike Washington Jr.

Saturday, November 14, 9:48 PM

Las Vegas Raiders running back Mike Washington Jr. is a firm hold in redraft formats for the time being, despite the changeover at quarterback. Washington's snap share has fluctuated throughout the season, but his rushing workload has remained relatively stable, with at least five carries in all but two appearances. Moreover, the 23-year-old's carry totals have been comparable to teammate Ashton Jeanty's since Week 6. In fact, Washington leads Jeanty in that category over that span, thanks in large part to a massive 25-carry workload in Week 8 on a 60% snap share - his highest mark of the season. Washington is unlikely to fully wrestle the Raiders' lead role away from Jeanty, who currently dominates the receiving work. However, Jeanty's inefficiencies between the tackles have opened the door for Washington to maintain a presence in the offense. A switch to first-year quarterback Fernando Mendoza adds another layer of uncertainty, but Washington also has inherent handcuff value if Jeanty misses time. The rookie isn't likely to make an impact in shallower formats just yet. Even so, he should be rostered in leagues of 12 or more teams, particularly as a precaution for Jeanty managers.