The Commanders were missing their starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Raiders, but it didn’t stop them from picking up their second win of the season.
Marcus Mariota ran for one touchdown and threw another while filling in for Jayden Daniels in a 41-24 win that moves Washington to 2-1 this year. Daniels may be able to return for Week 4’s game against the Falcons, but Mariota’s performance should give the team confidence if they do need to stick with him for another week.
Mariota’s rushing score was part of an attack that rolled up 201 total yards on the ground over the course of the afternoon. Jeremy McNichols had a 60-yard score and rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt also found the end zone for the home team.
The Raiders got three touchdown catches from wide receiver Tre Tuck