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Marcus Mariota expected to start for Commanders after Jayden Daniels' injury

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Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Marcus Mariota expected to start for Commanders after Jayden Daniels' injury
Summary

Marcus Mariota is set to start for the Washington Commanders in Week 3 against the Seattle Seahawks following Jayden Daniels' dislocated elbow. Daniels sustained the injury during a 37-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys and is expected to miss time, having previously missed four weeks for a similar injury last season. Mariota completed 11-of-16 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown in relief of Daniels. The team continues to gather information on Daniels' recovery and timeline for a return, as head coach Dan Quinn expresses concern for the injured quarterback.

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  • •Jayden Daniels injured his left elbow in Week 2 against the Cowboys.
  • •Marcus Mariota will start against the Seahawks on September 27, 2026.
  • •Daniels' previous recovery from a similar injury took four weeks.
  • •Mariota threw for 111 yards and one touchdown in relief last game.
  • •The Commanders aim to rally around Mariota while Daniels recovers.
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  • 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders ‘expected’ Week 3 starting QB revealed amid Jayden Daniels injury
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The Washington Commanders reportedly decided on their starting quarterback for Week 3 after Jayden Daniels' injury.

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