The Washington Commanders turn to veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota under center for Sunday’s game after starter Jayden Daniels is sidelined. Mariota is set to start against the Seattle Seahawks, who are the defending Super Bowl champions.
Daniels seeks additional treatment for a left elbow injury after it dislocated on the final play of the first half in Washington’s 37-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The outlets report the injury occurred during that game, prompting the team to pursue further care rather than have Daniels play.
Both reports describe this as part of a recurring pattern for Washington’s starter during the season. One source notes that Sunday’s appearance will be the 11th game Daniels has missed since the start of the 2025 season due to injury, while also highlighting how Mariota has become the familiar alternative in Washington’s quarterback rotation. The focus in coverage is on Mariota’s role replacing Daniels and the status of Daniels’ left elbow heading into the next contest.
