Washington Dominates Las Vegas

In an electrifying aerial display during Week 3 of the NFL on September 21, 2025, the Washington Commanders routed the Las Vegas Raiders 41-24 at FedExField, solidifying their resurgence under new head coach Dan Quinn. The Commanders (2-1) extend their winning streak to two games, while the Raiders (1-2) suffer a crushing defeat that exposes defensive vulnerabilities, leaving Maxx Crosby and company with much to address after a promising start.

Game Summary:
First Quarter: Washington opened with a 28-yard touchdown pass from Jayden Daniels to Terry McLaurin, followed by a 35-yard field goal by Austin Seibert for a 10-0 lead. Las Vegas responded with a 7-yard rushing touchdown by Zamir White to cut the deficit to 10-7.

Second Quarter: The Commanders exploded with two consecutive touchdowns: a 12-yard pass from Daniels to Brian Robinson Jr. and another 20-yarder to McLaurin, pushing the score to 24-7 at halftime. A Benjamin St-Juste interception thwarted a Raiders drive.

Third Quarter: The Raiders cut the deficit with a 15-yard touchdown pass from Gardner Minshew to Davante Adams and a 42-yard field goal by Daniel Carlson, but Washington responded with a 4-yard rushing touchdown by Robinson.

Fourth Quarter: Daniels sealed the deal with an 18-yard touchdown pass to Dyami Brown, while Las Vegas scored a late 6-yard rushing touchdown by White, but it was too little, too late against a defense that forced two turnovers.

Key Statistics:

Washington Commanders: Jayden Daniels completed 22 of 29 passes for 278 yards and 4 touchdowns, with no interceptions, and added 52 rushing yards and 1 TD. Terry McLaurin led the way with 8 receptions for 132 yards and 2 TDs. Brian Robinson Jr. rushed for 76 yards and one touchdown.

Las Vegas Raiders: Gardner Minshew completed 19 of 32 passes for 205 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Zamir White contributed 92 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Davante Adams had five receptions for 68 yards and one touchdown, but the Raiders' defense allowed 412 total yards.

Game-changing moments: Daniels' pinpoint accuracy, with zero interceptions, overwhelmed the Raiders' defense, which couldn't contain Washington's dual-threat offense, allowing three plays of 20+ yards.
St-Juste and Darrick Forrest's interceptions directly led to 14 of the Commanders' 41 points, exposing the Raiders' inadequate protection of Minshew.
Washington's balanced rushing attack, featuring Robinson and Daniels, controlled the clock for 32 minutes, limiting Las Vegas to just 148 total yards in the second half.

This victory positions the Commanders as a dark horse in the NFC East, with their next challenge coming in Arizona. The Raiders, now in crisis, return home to face Denver, where the pressure on interim head coach Antonio Pierce and the struggling passing game will only increase after this disappointing start.