Overview
- Quinn called Mariota a stretch to play after injuries to his throwing hand and quadriceps, including stitches in his right hand.
- Washington would lean to start Josh Johnson at Philadelphia, with Jeff Driskel positioned as the No. 2 option.
- Johnson went 15-of-23 for 198 yards with no turnovers in his Week 17 start, and he is 1-9 as an NFL starter.
- The Commanders are 4-12 and out of playoff contention after a season marred by significant injuries to key players.
- Rookie Jayden Daniels missed most of the year with knee, hamstring, and elbow issues, and Terry McLaurin missed a career-high seven games.