A Year In Review: Jalen Richard

Week 11

Following the bye week, Richard had a minimal effect on running the ball, only picking up 3 carries for a total of 2 yards.

Jalen was a big-time receiving threat, however, catching 3 passes for 50 yards, including his first career touchdown reception. He also had a game-clinching 29-yard reception late in the 4th quarter.

Week 12

In Week 12, Richard was given more carries than normal, but did not make the most of his opportunity. He had just 23 yards on 7 carries, an average of 3.2 yards per carry.

Jalen did have another solid day on special teams, with 2 kickoff returns for 46 yards and 5 punt returns for 34 yards.

Week 13

Against the Bills, Jalen bounced back with a strong performance on the ground, with 9 carries for 53 yards. He also added 1 kickoff return for 22 yards, and 2 punt returns for 17 yards.

Week 14

Oakland’s offense struggled as a whole against Kansas City, but Jalen still added 6 carries for 29 yards rushing (4.8 YPC) and added 2 kickoff returns for 41 yards.

Week 15

In Week 15, Richard once again was impressive running the ball, with 6 carries for 36 yards, and he also added 4 receptions for 13 yards. His impact in the return game was minimal, though, as he had 2 punt returns for just 11 yards.

Week 16

Richard was doing his best Darren Sproles impression, with 6 carries for 66 yards and had long runs of 12, 15, and 19 yards. He also recorded 3 receptions for 13 yards, as well as his second career touchdown reception from Derek Carr.

Jalen also added 2 kickoff returns for 44 yards, and 1 punt return for 8 yards.

Week 17

In Week 17, Richard was a near non-factor, as was basically the entire team. The Raiders offense struggled to do much of anything without Derek Carr,and Richard picked up just 3 yards on 3 carries, and he had 1 reception for an abysmal -5 yards.

Jalen also added 2 punt returns for 18 yards.

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