Raiders fall to the Chargers in Week 2 as the offense never found rhythm. Ashton Jeanty saw limited, inconsistent touches, prompting questions about Chip Kelly’s play-calling. Jeanty’s pass protection remains a concern, while the defense forced a late turnover but couldn’t close the gap. Week 3 will stress the secondary and pass rush as Las Vegas seeks a cleaner plan, and fantasy managers will watch Jeanty’s workload as the key swing.

Fantasy takeaway: Jeanty’s involvement is the hinge. A bigger role, especially in the receiving game or goal-line work, would unlock RB2 upside. Monitor how Kelly adjusts and whether the Raiders lean on the run and improved protection to sustain drives and elevate fantasy value.

Washington hosts Las Vegas in Week 3, leaning on rookie Croskey-Merritt to shoulder the backfield with Ekeler out. Crosby fronts a formidable pass rush, testing Conerly Jr. and Washington’s protection plan. Deebo Samuel’s multi-position usage and Brock Bowers’ big-play threat give the Commanders a path to fantasy relevance, while Marcus Mariota’s potential in a limited Daniels role could alter the offense’s ceiling.

Fantasy angles hinge on the backfield workload, the Raiders’ coverage schemes against Samuel, and Washington’s ability to slow Bowers and Mayer. Monitor Daniels’ status, the Commanders’ run-heavy tendencies, and whether Blu-Kelly can slow Samuel in tough matchups. This game figures to hinge on a handful of pivotal plays from RBs, TEs, and big-play receivers.