Washington Commanders face Week 3 with a murkier injury outlook after Daniels knee MRI, leaving his Week 3 status uncertain. Bates and Brown are potential long shots to return, forcing role increases for Sinnott and Moore. Wise and Ekeler’s season-ending injuries deplete depth, pressing McLaurin, Samuel, and Lane to carry the receiving workload. The upcoming clash with the Raiders adds urgency to decision-making and lineup flexibility.

Las Vegas must rebound quickly after a MNF setback as they head East to face Washington, while Los Angeles shows a diversified attack with Keenan Allen back, Quentin Johnston stepping up, and Ladd McConkey providing depth. Maxx Crosby spoke postgame about the defensive effort, and Raiders special-teams coach Tom McMahon outlined how kickoff rules are reshaping the game. The matchup carries clear fantasy angles: Allen’s volume, Johnston’s growing ceiling, Crosby’s sack upside, and the impact of travel on week-two dynamics.

Week 3 streaming D/STs lean into cheap, high-floor plays as rosters chase under-owned options. Seattle hosts New Orleans with home-field and pass rush depth shaping upsides, while Tampa Bay’s defense benefits from QB instability in the NYJ matchup. Indianapolis, Atlanta, and Washington also present solid, low-cost streaming paths against Titans, Panthers, and Raiders respectively. The slate favors diversification over a single pick, and FAAB should be conserved for weeks with clearer, crowded schedules.

Raiders fall short as Geno Smith’s erratic night, three interceptions, stalls drives while Daniel Carlson nails a 54-yard FG to keep it close. Vegas’ defense steadies with a critical stop, but red-zone failures and turnovers doom the comeback. Week 3 on the East Coast against Washington offers a chance to reset and reframe fantasy expectations for the Raiders’ offense and Carlson’s leg.