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Commanders Rule Out Jayden Daniels for Week 3; Marcus Mariota Starts vs. Raiders

Washington adopts a health-first plan after the quarterback’s knee sprain, reflecting lessons from past mishandled injuries.

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Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders warms up prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 11, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Head coach Dan Quinn of the Washington Commanders stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Detroit Lions, at Ford Field on January 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.
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Overview

  • Head coach Dan Quinn ruled Daniels out on Friday after limited work in practice, and ESPN reported he “wasn’t even close” to playing.
  • Marcus Mariota makes his first start since 2022 after effective relief outings last season, and the Raiders said they prepared for both quarterbacks.
  • The team’s cautious approach has been linked to avoiding an RG3-type error, as noted by NFL insider Jordan Schultz and praised by Robert Griffin III.
  • Sportsbooks cut Washington from roughly -6 to -3 and lowered the total to about 43.5 following the news, with sharp and public money reshaping the market.
  • Washington’s depth is stretched with Austin Ekeler and Deatrich Wise Jr. out for the season, Jonathan Jones on IR, and John Bates and Noah Brown ruled out for Sunday.