Overview
- Jayden Daniels, who dislocated his left elbow on the final snap before halftime Sunday, was carted off the field and had X-rays that showed no fracture.
- Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Daniels will miss the next game, will see specialists this week, and that veteran Marcus Mariota will start in his place.
- Daniels suffered the same left-elbow dislocation last season, a repeat injury that can loosen ligaments and may force the team to choose between playing with a brace or pursuing surgery.
- Week 2 produced multiple other injuries that are affecting quarterbacks and skill players: Caleb Williams is described as week-to-week with a hamstring strain, Saquon Barkley left with a stinger and Jaxson Dart is under evaluation for a left-knee injury with possible MCL involvement.
- The cluster of early-season injuries is straining depth charts leaguewide, pushing teams to rely on veteran backups, change play plans and alter short-term roster and fantasy decisions.