Las Vegas Raiders vs Washington Football Team: 3 things to watch in Week 13

Oct 24, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 21: Outside linebacker Cory Littleton #42 of the Las Vegas Raiders prepares for a play during the second half of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Allegiant Stadium on November 21, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Bengals defeated the Raiders 32-13. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 21: Outside linebacker Cory Littleton #42 of the Las Vegas Raiders prepares for a play during the second half of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Allegiant Stadium on November 21, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Bengals defeated the Raiders 32-13. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)

The Las Vegas Raiders are looking to improve to 3-1 this season against the NFC East, after upsetting the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving in Dallas.

After a dominating performance over the Philadelphia Eagles, the Raiders faltered in a shocking loss to the horrific New York Giants after the bye week. That started a trend of losing, as they then lost back-to-back home games against Kansas City and Cincinnati.

However, the Raiders got back on track in Week 12, and with the win over the banged-up, but formidable Cowboys team, it will hopefully get the Raiders (6-5) back into contention after suffering three straight losses before the contest. The AFC is wide open heading into Week 13, and the Raiders got help on Sunday, but now they have to take care of business against another NFC East foe.

Facing off against the Washington Football Team should not be an easy task. They have not been one of the strongest teams this season, but are riding high on a two-game winning streak, with one of those wins being over the defending super bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Here, we will look at three things to watch in this crucial Week 13 matchup.

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