Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak declined to confirm whether Sunday’s running back usage represented a changing of the guard in the backfield.

But it doesn’t seem like Mike Washington Jr.’s expanded role at the expense of former top-10 pick Ashton Jeanty was completely temporary.

“I stand by what I said (after Sunday’s 38-33 win over the New York Jets) that we’re going to need Mike, we’re going to need Ashton and we’re going to need Dylan (Laube),” Kubiak said. “They’re all part of our success, run and pass. Ashton made huge plays for us in the pass game. He was phenomenal in protection, like he’s always been. The way the game went yesterday, Mike got more carries. Going forward, we’re going to be counting on all three of those guys.”

Washington ran for 83 yards on 25 carries while Jeanty had not run for more than 58 yards in a game since he had 102 in the opener.

“The offensive line did a really good job,” Kubiak said. “Tight ends blocking well. Mike ran well.…