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September 21, 2025
Washington Commanders: Surprising inactive vs. Raiders in Week 3
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Washington Commanders: Surprising inactive vs. Raiders in Week 3

Washington’s Week 3 inactives vs. Las Vegas reshape fantasy expectations. Jayden Daniels sits with a knee sprain, so Marcus Mariota will start with Josh Johnson backing him up. Noah Brown and John Bates are out, while Brandon Coleman is inactive despite last-week chatter. Preston Smith was inactive after signing, and Washington will roll out two new guards—Chris Paul at left guard and Andrew Wylie at right guard—as Nick Allegretti’s move to Wylie is finalized.

Which fantasy players stand to gain most from Daniels' injury and Mariota's start in Week 3?How should managers adjust rostering for this Commanders-Raiders matchup given Week 3 lines?Does Preston Smith’s inactivity alter the Commanders’ defensive outlook in Week 3?With two new guards, where could Washington’s run game show the biggest early gains?What’s the most likely path to a favorable fantasy outcome for the Commanders’ offense in Week 3?
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