Commanders QB Athan Kaliakmanis throws first NFL touchdown against Colts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 4:24 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis threw his first NFL touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts, cutting their lead to 17-13 in the third quarter. Kaliakmanis stepped in after Marcus Mariota suffered a knee injury in the first quarter. Starting quarterback Jayden Daniels is already sidelined with an elbow injury. The Commanders are now on their third-string quarterback, raising questions about who will start against the New York Giants in the upcoming game.
- •Kaliakmanis threw his first touchdown to Treylon Burks.
- •Marcus Mariota was injured after being sacked.
- •Jayden Daniels is out with an elbow injury.
- •Washington is using their third-string quarterback.
- •Next week’s starter remains undetermined.
- 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — WATCH: Commanders rookie Athan Kaliakmanis with first NFL TD pass
"Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis threw his first touchdown in the NFL against the Colts to cut their lead to 17-13.
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