The Las Vegas Raiders had an uphill battle heading into Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season as they went on the road to play the Washington Commanders. Not only was this a tough matchup against a team that made the NFC Championship game last year, but traveling to the East Coast is always difficult.
To make matters worse, the Raiders played late on Monday Night Football, so they had to make the trip on a short week. To make matters even worse, the Commanders played on Thursday Night Football the previous week, giving them a four-day rest advantage while getting to stay at home.