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Commanders vs. Raiders predictions: NFL experts make their picks for Week 3 game

The Washington Commanders will host the Las Vegas Raiders for a Week 3 contest between two teams sitting at .500 through two weeks.

The Raiders started off the Pete Carroll era with a victory in Week 1 over the New England Patriots, but Las Vegas came crashing back down to Earth in Week 2 following a 20-9 defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Chargers.

Washington notched a season-opening victory with a 21-6 win over the New York Giants, but Week 2 didn't go as well after the Commanders fell to the Green Bay Packers last week, 27-18.

The biggest storyline for this game is the injury to quarterback Jaydan Daniels, who has been ruled out for the contest due to his knee sprain. That means the Raiders are facing their former quarterback, Marcus Mariota, who is getting the start.

That will no doubt impact how experts view the Commanders in this game, but is it enough for the majority of them to go with Las Vegas over Washington?

Here's the answer.

NFL picks, predictions for Raiders vs. Commanders

Pete Prisco, CBS Sports: Commanders 24, Raiders 22

Prisco: "Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is dealing with a knee injury that could keep him out of this one. That would mean Marcus Mariota would start. The Raiders are coming off a terrible showing Monday night on offense against the Chargers and this is a long trip on a short week. Commanders will win, no matter who plays quarterback, but the Raiders hang around."

ESPN