Marcus Mariota played 2 drives against Colts and led Commanders in rushing
This week’s trip to London to take on the Indianapolis Colts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium ended with a loss for the Washington Commanders. But one statistic highlighted just how tough it was for the Commanders’ offense on Sunday. With starting quarterback Jayden Daniels still sidelined after dislocating his left elbow against the Dallas Cowboys — […]
The Washington Commanders faced a challenging trip to London for their matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, ultimately resulting in a loss. Quarterback Jayden Daniels was sidelined due to a dislocated left elbow, marking the second consecutive season he suffered from the same injury. Veteran Marcus Mariota returned to start for the Commanders, leading them to a 6-0 lead on two field goal drives.
However, the situation took a turn for the worse when Mariota was hit and ruled out of the game with a potential knee injury. This forced head coach Dan Quinn to turn to rookie third-string quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, who managed to complete 15-of-33 passes for 186 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. Despite Kaliakmanis' strong performance, Washington's running game struggled after Mariota's exit.
By the end of the game, Washington's leading rusher was Mariota himself, with just one carry for 35 yards. Austin Ekeler and Kaliakmanis followed with 29 and 16 yards respectively. The game concluded with the Indianapolis Colts emerging victorious, winning 30-13.
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