Raiders’ 2nd-year running back to get chance with Josh Jacobs out
Raiders reserve running back Zamir White is set for a lead role with starter Josh Jacobs ruled out of Thursday night’s game against the Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
The second-year pro has been waiting for his opportunity behind one of the NFL’s most productive and durable backs.
“I’m ready for it,” White said Wednesday.
White has just 37 carries in 27 games after being picked in the fourth round last year out of Georgia. He had two carries for 8 yards in Sunday’s loss to the Vikings after Jacobs went down.
“I feel more than ready just by how I’ve prepared and all the extra work I’ve done with Josh,” White said. “You never know when it’s going to be your time or your day, so you just have to stay locked in, and I am.”
White has never had more than four carries in a game and has caught just six passes in his career.
He is now the biggest favorite on the betting board to score a touchdown and has a rushing prop of 61.5 yards, significantly above his career high of 28.
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