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Commanders vs. Raiders in Week 3: Jayden Daniels’ Status Uncertain as Washington Holds Narrow Edge

Betting markets slightly favor Washington with Las Vegas on a short week.

Washington Commanders v Green Bay Packers - NFL 2025
Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders celebrates after rushing for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals during the NFL Preseason 2025 game at Northwest Stadium on August 18, 2025 in Landover, Maryland.
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Overview

  • Kickoff is Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Northwest Stadium in Landover, with FOX carrying the broadcast.
  • Jayden Daniels missed a second straight practice with a sprained knee and the team is taking a cautious approach, making Marcus Mariota a plausible starter if Daniels cannot go.
  • Washington is reworking rotations after season-ending losses to RB Austin Ekeler and DE Deatrich Wise Jr., with WR Noah Brown and TE John Bates considered long shots and CB Jonathan Jones placed on injured reserve.
  • Las Vegas is regrouping from a 20-9 loss in which Geno Smith threw three interceptions and now travels cross-country on a short week, though its defense has been strong against the run.
  • Matchup focus centers on Raiders stars Maxx Crosby vs. Washington’s rookie RT Josh Conerly Jr. and TE Brock Bowers vs. the Commanders’ coverage, with most expert picks and BetMGM listing Washington by about 3.5 points and tickets starting near $124.