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Mariota, Ground Game and Return Lift Commanders Over Raiders 41–24 as Quinn Bloodied in Collision

An efficient start from the veteran plus a 90-yard punt return eased concerns with Jayden Daniels sidelined.

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn, center, after he hurt his nose during a game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sept. 21, 2025.
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Overview

  • Jayden Daniels was inactive with a left knee sprain, so Marcus Mariota made his first NFL start since 2022.
  • Mariota went 15 of 21 for 206 yards with a late touchdown pass and added 40 rushing yards with a 2-yard score.
  • Washington rushed for 201 yards, including 174 before halftime, highlighted by Jeremy McNichols’ 60-yard touchdown run.
  • Rookie Jaylin Lane returned a punt 90 yards for a touchdown as Washington improved to 2-1 ahead of a Week 4 trip to Atlanta.
  • Mariota was shoved out of bounds into head coach Dan Quinn, cutting Quinn’s nose; he said he was OK during a TV interview, and a local reporter later said he received stitches.