Overview

• Washington hosts Las Vegas on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 1 p.m. ET at Northwest Stadium, with the game on FOX and tickets starting around $124.
• Both teams enter 1-1 after losses, with the Raiders falling 20-9 to the Chargers on Monday night as Geno Smith threw three interceptions and the offense failed to score a touchdown.
• Commanders Wire reports Washington lost RB Austin Ekeler and DE Deatrich Wise for the season in Week 2, and Jayden Daniels’ knee injury leaves his availability uncertain.
• Commanders Wire notes Daniels’ injury is not considered significant as the team proceeds cautiously, and TE John Bates and WR Noah Brown were labeled long shots to play after missing Wednesday’s practice.
• Analysts at USA TODAY largely back Washington against the spread (around -3.5), highlighting Las Vegas’ short week as key, with matchups to watch including Maxx Crosby vs. rookie RT Josh Conerly Jr. and TE Brock Bowers against Washington’s coverage.