Commanders News
[the_ad id=”105842″]Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (knee) will not play in the Week 3 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Head coach Dan Quinn announced on Friday ahead of the matchup at Northwest Stadium. Daniels suffered a knee sprain in the Week 2 game versus the Green Bay Packers. He has not practiced since. He was ruled out after missing practice on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Marcus Mariota will start in Daniels’ place on Sunday. Mariota has been with Washington all season in a backup role. This marks his first start of the 2025 season. Quinn said the team will take a cautious approach with Daniels. He emphasized that recovery must be complete before returning. The exact timeline beyond Week 3 is uncertain.
Mariota’s getting the start shifts the offensive plan slightly. The team will rely on his experience; however, the coaching staff expects Mariota to run existing plays rather than implement major changes. Key receivers and tight ends will maintain their roles to preserve continuity.
On the Raiders’ side, they prepare to face Washington in a home road game. The Raiders are also 1-1. They showed defensive vulnerabilities in prior games, particularly under pressure at the line. Washington will try to gain early momentum. A win under Mariota could affirm strength in depth. A poor showing could raise concerns about the offense’s ability to adjust without Daniels.
Daniels is the second-year quarterback who led the league in certain rookie benchmarks in 2024. Mariota is a veteran starter from prior seasons.
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