The Las Vegas Raiders (1-1) head to Maryland in Week 3 to face the Washington Commanders (1-1).
This marks the Raiders' second trip to the East Coast in the first three weeks of the season. Head Coach Pete Carroll has a history of success in Eastern Time Zone matchups, boasting a 25-11 record when leading West Coast teams on cross-country trips.
Kickoff is set for Sunday, Sept. 21 at 10:00 a.m. PT.
Broadcast information
| Network/Flagship | Play-by-play | Color Analyst |
|---|---|---|
| TV: FOX | Chris Myers | Mark Schlereth |
| Local Radio: KOMP 92.3 FM and KRLV "Raider Nation Radio 920 AM" | Jason Horowitz | Kirk Morrison |
| Spanish Radio: Deportes Vegas 1460 AM | Harry Ruiz | Mayra Gomez |
Opponent profile
Coach: Dan Quinn
Quarterback: Jayden Daniels
2025 record: 1-1
Key additions: WR Deebo Samuel, T Laremy Tunsil, T Josh Conerly Jr., CB Trey Amos and DT Javon Kinlaw
Key losses: S Jeremy Chinn, DL Jonathan Allen and Edge Dante Fowler Jr.
What to know
While the Raiders are working on a short week coming off Monday Night Football, Washington has a bit more time to prepare after playing in Thursday Night Football last week. It's time their quarterback will need as Jayden Daniels is "day-to-day" with a knee injury suffered in the second half of the team's Week 2 loss to the Packers. Head Coach Dan Quinn noted Wednesday that Daniels' rehab session went well, but the quarterback won't practice until Friday at the earliest, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
If Daniels isn't ready to go Sunday, Commanders backup quarterback and former Raider Marcus Mariota is in line to start. Last season in three games for the Commanders, Mariota completed 77.3 percent of his passes for 364 yards and four touchdowns.
| 2025 Regular Season Stats | Raiders | Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Total Offense; Rank in League | 303.5 ypg; tied for 22nd | 331.0 ypg; 14th |
| Passing Offense | 241.5 ypg; 11th | 195.5 ypg; tied for 23rd |
| Rushing Offense | 62.0 ypg; 31st | 135.5 ypg; 8th |
| Points Per Game | 14.5 ppg; 31st | 19.5 ppg; 23rd |
| Total Defense | 326.5 ypg; 19th | 317.5 ypg; 16th |
| Pass Defense | 256.0 ypg; 27th | 213.0 ypg; 18th |
| Rush Defense | 70.5 ypg; 4th | 104.5 ypg; 14th |
| Points Allowed Per Game | 16.5 ppg; tied for 5th | 16.5 ppg; tied for 5th |
Matchup history
- The all-time regular season series between the Raiders and Commanders is tied, 7-7.
- Last time: Washington won last meeting, 17-15, on Dec. 5, 2021. Washington has won the last four matchups against the Raiders.
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Milestones to watch
- TE Brock Bowers needs 75 receptions to surpass Justin Jefferson (196), Amon-Ra St. Brown (196) and Michael Thomas (196) for the most receptions by a player in his first two seasons in NFL history.
- Bowers needs 25 receptions to surpass Sam LaPorta (146) for the most receptions by a tight end in his first two seasons all-time.
- Bowers needs 646 receiving yards to surpass Mike Ditka (1,980) for the most receiving yards by a tight end in his first two seasons in NFL history.
- K Daniel Carlson needs 79 points scored in 2025 to pass Dan Bailey (927) for the 10th most points scored in NFL history among kickers in their first eight NFL seasons.
- With 300+ passing yards, QB Geno Smith would be just the third QB in Raiders history to start a season with two games of 300+ passing yards in the first three games of a season, joining Derek Carr (three times) and Rich Gannon (2002).
Team connections
- Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota spent two seasons (2020-21) with the Raiders.
- Commanders linebackers coach Ken Norton Jr. served as the Raiders defensive coordinator form 2015-17.
- Commanders assistant special teams coordinator Brian Schneider was the Raiders special teams coordinator from 2007-08.
- Commanders senior defensive assistant John Pagano served as the Raiders assistant head coach/defensive coordinator in the 2017 season.
- Commanders offensive line coach Bobby Johnson coached tight ends for the Raiders from 2015-17.
- Commanders defensive pass game coordinator Jason Simmons spent two seasons (2022-23) as the Raiders defensive pass game coordinator/defensive backs coach.
- Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn played for the Commanders during the 2024 season.
- Raiders cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly spent part of the 2023 season with the Commanders.
- Raiders linebackers coach John Glenn spent the 2024 season with the Commanders as the assistant special teams coach.
- Raiders strength and conditioning assistant Deuce Gruden served in the same role in Washington for two seasons (2016-17).
View director of photography Michael Clemens' top picks of black and white photos from the Raiders' Week 2 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
A view of Allegiant Stadium before the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady before the Raiders' regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kenny Pickett (15) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darien Porter (26) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) walks walks to the locker room before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) walks walks to the locker room before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
A Las Vegas Raiders fan before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham walks down the tunnel before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders signage in the tunnel before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) walks down the tunnel before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll with fans in the tunnel before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) walks down the tunnel before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders alumnus Richard Seymour before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) warming up before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (36) before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV (99) before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) enters the field to be introduced before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) enters the field to be introduced before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the national anthem before the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) on the sidelines during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) on the field during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Ian Thomas (80) on the sidelines during the regular season home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
