Overview
- Head coach Dan Quinn named Johnson the starter for Dec. 25, marking his first start since 2021 and the 10th of his career after stints with a record 14 NFL teams.
- Daniels was ruled out for the rest of the season after aggravating a dislocation in his left elbow during his injury-plagued second year.
- Mariota suffered a quadriceps injury and required stitches in his throwing hand in last week’s loss to Philadelphia, leaving him unavailable.
- Washington signed Jeff Driskel this week to back up Johnson and is expected to add Sam Hartman as an emergency third quarterback.
- The noon local kickoff at Washington’s home stadium features two eliminated teams, with betting markets listing Dallas as a heavy favorite (Cowboys -450, Commanders +375 per Caliente.mx).