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The Las Vegas Raiders fell in their preseason opener to the Arizona Cardinals 24-17 on Aug. 13 at Allegiant Stadium. While the Silver and Black came out on the losing end, there were a few young players who impressed ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
One of the notable standouts was rookie running back Mike Washington Jr., who had six carries for 63 rushing yards, averaging 10.5 yards per carry, with his longest run being 53 yards.
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