Overview

• Las Vegas dropped to 1-2 with a three-score defeat to Washington, which started backup quarterback Marcus Mariota.
• Geno Smith was sacked five times and pressured throughout; ESPN charted 18 pressures on 34 drop-backs as the line struggled to protect and create rushing lanes.
• Special teams yielded 245 return yards, including Deebo Samuel’s 69-yard kickoff that set up the opening touchdown, and the defense allowed 201 rushing yards.
• Fans zeroed in on offensive line coach Brennan Carroll’s role in the unit’s struggles, with coverage discussing Joe Philbin as a potential voice to assume greater influence.
• Pete Carroll said Alex Cappa started over Jackson Powers-Johnson for short-week continuity; ESPN reported Cappa allowed a team-high seven pressures, and the coach said competition up front continues with Chicago next.