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Jayden Daniels’ Status Uncertain as Commanders Host Raiders on Short Week

Washington has Marcus Mariota ready to start should the quarterback not clear Friday’s re-evaluation.

Overview

  • Daniels is day-to-day with a sprained knee after missing Wednesday and Thursday practices, and multiple reports indicate Mariota is expected to start if he does not go.
  • Las Vegas arrives off a Monday night loss to the Chargers with cross-country travel and quarterback Geno Smith looking to rebound from three interceptions.
  • Washington absorbed season-ending losses to running back Austin Ekeler and defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr., with Noah Brown and John Bates labeled long shots this week and Deebo Samuel excused Thursday for personal reasons.
  • A focal test is Maxx Crosby versus rookie right tackle Josh Conerly Jr., with Washington intent on preventing the All-Pro edge rusher from disrupting the pocket.
  • Record-setting tight end Brock Bowers headlines the Raiders’ weapons after limited practices this week, and BetMGM lists Washington as a 3.5-point home favorite for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on Fox.