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Mike Washington Jr. gets more opportunities in Week 6

The Las Vegas Raiders’ 2026 draft class showed mixed progress in their Week 6 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, with several rookies earning increased playing time. Mike Washington Jr.

stood out as the most involved rookie, logging a career-high 23 snaps and contributing 43 rushing yards on nine carries, including two runs of over 10 yards. His expanded role comes after a stagnant offensive line performance, and his improved usage could signal a shift in the Raiders’ ground-game strategy moving forward.

Meanwhile, Treydan Stukes, the second-round defensive back, played all 68 defensive snaps, demonstrating resilience after being targeted in Week 5 against New England. His full participation bodes well for his development as a starter, while Trey Zuhn returned from a knee injury to play four offensive snaps and six on special teams, aligning with his limited but consistent involvement this season.

Jermod McCoy, another fourth-round pick, remained on the sideline defensively but contributed 15 snaps on special teams, continuing a pattern of limited defensive action despite brief appearances in Week 5. On the other hand, Dalton Johnson’s absence for the fifth game in six highlights his ongoing battle for a starting role, while Zeke Masses saw his snap share drop to 19% after losing his starting job to Darien Porter.

Malik Benson, the sixth-round wide receiver, remained largely untouched with just eight offensive snaps and no targets, despite early-season promise at training camp.

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