Washington Commanders vs Las Vegas Raiders
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Marcus Mariota stepped in for Jayden Daniels, led Washington past the Raiders, and cashed a $200K bonus tied to his contract incentives. The Washington Commanders advanced to 2-1 on Sunday, defeating the Las Vegas Raiders 41-21 at Northwest Stadium. A solid start as they try to build off their NFC Championship Game appearance last season.
The Las Vegas Raiders went on the road to take on the Washington Commanders, and a Commanders team without quarterback Jayden Daniels, for We
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn wiped blood from his face as he walked to the locker room at halftime Sunday after getting knocked down on the sideline in a collision with quarterback Marcus Mariota.
The Commanders’ offense has not missed a beat with Mariota under center so far during Sunday’s matchup against the Raiders, putting up 34 points through the first three quarters on the way to a 41-24 victory. McLaurin caught three passes for 74 yards, leading the team in receiving.
A starting defensive back on the Washington Commanders suffered a fractured fibula during the team's win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
On the Raiders' first drive of the game, they also found early success with a 45-yard catch and run by Jakobi Meyers off a play action pass from Geno Smith. However, two run stops and a incomplete pass to Brock Bowers forced a Daniel Carlson 37-yard field goal.
Washington Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols clocked a career-long 60-yard rush against the Raiders on Sunday, punching in a touchdown for the lead.
Rookie Jaylin Lane rose to prominence in Commanders’ 41-24 win over the Raiders at Northwest Stadium in Week 3.