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Commanders Rule Out Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin for Week 4 as Mariota Starts

Washington defers to medical clearance, keeping its franchise quarterback on the sideline another week.

Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders looks on during warmups prior to playing the Detroit Lions during the NFC Divisional Playoff at Ford Field on January 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.
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Overview

  • Head coach Dan Quinn said Friday that QB Jayden Daniels (knee) and WR Terry McLaurin (quad) will not play against the Falcons.
  • Marcus Mariota gets a second straight start after guiding a 41-24 win over the Raiders, returning to face his former Atlanta team.
  • McLaurin is labeled week-to-week by Quinn, and multiple reports indicate his quad injury does not currently require surgery after additional opinions.
  • WR Noah Brown and TE John Bates were also ruled out, elevating opportunities for Deebo Samuel and younger receivers such as Luke McCaffrey and Jaylin Lane.
  • Daniels sprained his knee in Week 2, practiced on a limited basis Wednesday and Thursday, then was kept out as doctors declined to clear him for Week 4.