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Jayden Daniels Ruled Out Against Raiders as Marcus Mariota Starts for Commanders

Washington turns to veteran Marcus Mariota, reflecting a cautious return-to-play approach for Jayden Daniels.

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Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders reacts on the ground against the Green Bay Packers during the third quarter in the game at Lambeau Field on September 11, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Overview

  • Head coach Dan Quinn announced Friday that Daniels will miss Week 3 with a knee sprain, ending his streak of consecutive starts to begin his career.
  • Daniels did not practice Wednesday or Thursday and was limited Friday after undergoing an MRI earlier in the week that indicated a sprain.
  • Mariota will make his first start since 2022 and previously excelled in relief for Washington last season; he also spent two seasons with Las Vegas as a backup.
  • Washington also lost running back Austin Ekeler (Achilles) and defensive end Deatrich Wise for the season, elevating rookie Bill Croskey-Merritt and other reserves.
  • Key matchups spotlight Maxx Crosby versus rookie right tackle Josh Conerly Jr. and Raiders tight end Brock Bowers against Washington’s defense, with Las Vegas traveling on a short week.