Zamir White Will Be Ready When Called Upon

Entering the season, running back was not believed to be a position of strength for the Las Vegas Raiders, outside of All-Pro Josh Jacobs. 

However, Las Vegas' 63-point outburst against the Los Angeles Chargers gave a glimpse of the potential of three other talented running backs on the roster. 

Interim Coach Antonio Pierce said he expects Jacobs to be able to play on Christmas Day against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Although Jacobs sees most of the team's carries, Pierce says backup running back Zamir White prepares each week to contribute to the team when needed. Whether Jacobs plays or not hasn't impacted White's preparation.

"Well, first, I think Zamir [White] prepared himself each and every week for this opportunity, and he took full advantage of it," Pierce said. "Maybe the reps weren't there, the opportunity for carries. I don't think we hit the 20-number for him, but that's our kind of goal for all of our backs."

As he closes out the second season of his career, White's 17 carries for 69 yards and three receptions for 16 yards against the Chargers showed his potential as a starting running back in the National Football League.

"But what I saw was a physical runner," Pierce said. "He's somebody who was moving the pile, that was straining to get every inch, every foot, every yard he could get. He was productive in the passing game and productive in pass blocking as well. And when you say audition, every day is an audition, that's football.