Commanders Reveal QB Decision Amid Jayden Daniels' Gruesome Injury Aftermath
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Marcus Mariota will start Week 3 in the wake of Jayden Daniels' injury.
The Washington Commanders suffered a crushing blow in Sunday's NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys, with quarterback Jayden Daniels suffering a gruesome injury to his left elbow. The dislocation forced Daniels to be carted off the field during the halftime break of the Commanders' Week 2 loss. In a Monday statement, head coach Dan Quinn confirmed that veteran signal-caller Marcus Mariota would be taking over for the team's Week 3 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.
Quinn indicated that there would likely be no significant updates on Daniels' condition until Thursday or Friday. Mariota has a proven track record of stepping in for injured starters, having done so in the past for other notable quarterbacks such as Ryan Tannehill, Derek Carr, and Jalen Hurts. The 32-year-old finished last season with a solid 61.2% completion percentage, throwing for 1,695 yards, 10 touchdowns, and seven interceptions in 11 games, including eight starts.
Throughout his career, Mariota has compiled impressive numbers, including a 62.8% completion percentage, 17,990 passing yards, 108 touchdowns, and 62 interceptions in 105 regular season games. He has also contributed significantly as a rusher, accumulating 2,456 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns on 426 carries. The Commanders currently stand at 0-2 and will face the defending Super Bowl champions on Sunday.
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