Preston Smith's return sharpens Washington's edge rush, lifting sack upside and DST projections as he slots back into a key rotation. Fantasy managers should expect more pressure opportunities for the front, boosting weekly streaming options in favorable matchups.

Jayden Daniels’ health and a stadium-approval beat add context for fantasy planning and home-field energy shifts. The social-media flavor underscores momentum and rotation tweaks that could swing late-season defensive scores for the Commanders.

The Raiders head to Washington with three injury questions looming, led by Brock Bowers (knee) and Jackson Powers-Johnson (concussion) limited at practice and Jeremy Chinn, who logged most defensive snaps last week but remains a concern. Week 3 could hinge on Bowers’ health and how much Washington’s defense disrupts Las Vegas’ plan, shaping both real and fantasy outcomes.

On the Commanders’ side, Jayden Daniels is dealing with a knee issue and several veterans are resting, while Marcus Mariota is ready as a fallback. Fantasy managers should monitor Daniels’ practice status and how the Raiders’ defense plan to limit the Commanders, as ownership shifts could swing DFS lineups and weekly bets.