The Washington Commanders surprised many around the league by winning double-digit games for the first time since 2012 and coming one victory away from reaching the Super Bowl. Now, there are higher expectations for the squad in the second year of the Jayden Daniels era.
The Commanders will have a tougher schedule this year by virtue of finishing second in the NFC East. Super Bowl contenders like the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions loom later in the year along with talented teams like the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers. They will also experience a dramatic increase in travel miles, which includes a trip to Europe to play the Miami Dolphins.
Now that the season is on the horizon, Commanders.com is going to break down each of Washington’s opponents. Next up are the Las Vegas Raiders, who are traveling to Northwest Stadium for the first time since 2017.
Date: Sept. 21
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Northwest Stadium
Passing Yards — QB Gardner Minshew (2,013)
Passing TDs — QB Gardner Minshew (9)
Rushing Yards — RB Alexander Mattison (420)
Rushing TDs — RB Alexander Mattison (4)
Receiving Yards — TE Brock Bowers (1,194)
Receiving TDs — TE Brock Bowers (5)
Tackles — LB Robert Spillane (158)
Sacks — DE Max Crosby (7.5)
Interceptions – CB Jack Jones (3)