"The Washington Commanders did precisely what they needed to do in Week 3, but it wasn't good news for everyone at Northwest Stadium. Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota stepped in for the injured Jayden Daniels and didn't miss a beat. The Commanders' ground game ran all over the helpless Las Vegas Raiders defense, and the defensive line made quarterback Geno Smith's life miserable. Even the special teams unit got in on the fun, with two massive returns, including a touchdown from rookie Jaylin Lane."
"The Commanders' offensive line was a disaster through the first two weeks of the season. Adjustments were made during the extended 10-day break, with Andrew Wylie and Chris Paul starting on the interior in place of Nick Allegretti and Brandon Coleman. Coleman was not only taken out of his starting slot, but was stunningly made a healthy inactive. He had been dealing with a shoulder injury, but his benching was a coach's decision."
Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota replaced injured Jayden Daniels and played effectively. The Commanders' rushing attack dominated the Las Vegas Raiders and the defensive line pressured Geno Smith consistently. Special teams contributed two big returns, including a touchdown by rookie Jaylin Lane. The offensive line struggled in the first two weeks, prompting lineup changes during the 10-day break: Andrew Wylie and Chris Paul replaced Nick Allegretti and Brandon Coleman. Brandon Coleman was removed from the starting lineup and listed as a healthy inactive despite a shoulder issue, suggesting a performance-based benching. Chris Paul performed well, and Coleman now faces competition to regain his starting role.
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