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Jayden Daniels’ Status Uncertain for Raiders–Commanders as Washington Remains Slight Favorite

Marcus Mariota has taken first-team reps to prepare to start.

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 both teams entering 1-1.
  • Jayden Daniels missed Wednesday and Thursday with a knee issue and must practice Friday to be considered, while Marcus Mariota has handled all first-team snaps.
  • Washington confirmed season-ending injuries to RB Austin Ekeler and DE Deatrich Wise Jr., with WR Noah Brown and TE John Bates described as long shots for Sunday.
  • BetMGM has the Commanders favored by about 3.5 points, and most expert picks lean toward Washington despite the quarterback uncertainty.
  • Key matchups spotlight Maxx Crosby against rookie RT Josh Conerly Jr. and TE Brock Bowers versus Washington’s coverage, as Las Vegas travels on a short week after Monday night.