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Week 2 Injuries Leave Commanders and Bears Facing Uncertainty Over Their Young QBs

Two high-profile Week 2 injuries have left Jayden Daniels’ elbow and Caleb Williams’ hamstring awaiting specialist results and timeline decisions that could change each team’s short-term plans.

Overview

  • Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow on Sunday after being stepped on at the snap and was carted off the field, a repeat of the same injury he suffered last season.
  • Initial X-rays showed no fracture, but Dan Quinn said Daniels underwent further imaging on Monday and will see specialists this week with no current timetable for return.
  • Marcus Mariota is confirmed to start for the Commanders this weekend against the Seahawks as Washington adjusts its game plan and roster after falling to 0-2.
  • Caleb Williams pulled up with a right hamstring injury and is considered week-to-week after an MRI; head coach Ben Johnson said Williams will “likely miss some time,” and Tyson Bagent would start if Williams is unavailable.
  • Other Week 2 concerns include Packers receiver Jayden Reed having movement in all extremities after a neck scare and tackle Zach Bako-Bewele sustaining a knee injury that could be season-ending, adding to league-wide roster and game-plan strain for coaches, bettors and fantasy players.