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Ashton Jeanty, Brock Bowers longshot options for 2026 OPOY
TL;DR
Ashton Jeanty and Brock Bowers are potential candidates for the 2026 NFL Offensive Player of the Year award, following a challenging 2025 season for the Las Vegas Raiders. With new head coach Klint Kubiak and a revamped offense, both players could have breakout seasons.
Key points
- Ashton Jeanty and Brock Bowers are potential OPOY candidates.
- Las Vegas Raiders had a poor 2025 season.
- Klint Kubiak is the new head coach.
- Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza will lead the offense.
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba won OPOY last season.
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 14: Brock Bowers #89 and Ashton Jeanty #2 of the Las Vegas Raiders look on against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 14, 2025 in Philadelphia, United States. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images
There is renewed hope for the Las Vegas Raiders’ offense in 2026 after a dreadful 2025 campaign.
The unit will be led by new head coach Klint Kubiak, an offensive guru and they will are expected to be quarterbacked by a combination of veteran Kirk Cousins and rookie Fernando Mendoza.
That means the Raiders’ skill-position players have a have a chance to have big seasons. So, let’s think big. Could either Las Vegas running back Ashton Jeanty or tight end Brock Bowers make a push to be the 2026 NFL Offensive Player of the year award? Remember, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba won the ward last season with Kubiak being his offensive coordinator.
According to our friends at FanDuel Sportsbook, Jeanty is priced at 55-1 and and Bowers is priced at 80-1 to win the 2026 NFL Offensive of Player of the Year award.
Both are big longshots, but they could be worthwhile lottery tickets if sports betting is your thing.
In other Raiders’ news:
Q&A
Who are the leading candidates for the 2026 NFL Offensive Player of the Year?
Ashton Jeanty and Brock Bowers are being considered as leading candidates for the 2026 NFL Offensive Player of the Year award.
What changes are expected in the Las Vegas Raiders' offense for 2026?
The Raiders' offense is expected to improve under new head coach Klint Kubiak, with a combination of veteran Kirk Cousins and rookie Fernando Mendoza at quarterback.
Which player won the NFL Offensive Player of the Year award last season?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks won the NFL Offensive Player of the Year award last season.
