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  • Mariota exits with MCL strain; Kaliakmanis makes NFL debut in London loss to Colts

    Oct 8

    Washington lost 30-13 to Indianapolis in London; starter Marcus Mariota strained his MCL 12 snaps in, forcing undrafted rookie Athan Kaliakmanis into his NFL debut. Kaliakmanis threw a 47-yard touchdown to Treylon Burks — his first career TD pass — before an interception on a tipped ball.

  • Jayden Daniels expected to start vs. Giants Sunday

    Oct 8

    Daniels, recovering from a dislocated elbow, is projected to start Washington's Week 5 home game against the Giants if he completes a full week of practice; he had full participation Wednesday.

  • Commanders (1-3) seek third straight home win over Giants

    Oct 8

    Washington's preview notes the team is 1-3 after the Colts loss and chasing a third straight home win over New York for the first time since 1982-85; Marcus Mariota leads Washington's passing (340 yards, 4 TD) and the defense ranks 30th in points allowed.

  • Several Commanders starters held out of Wednesday practice ahead of Giants

    Oct 8

    WR Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs (both hamstring), DE Charles Omenihu (groin/ankle) and safeties Percy Butler and Tyler Owens (both hamstring) did not practice; Jayden Daniels (elbow) was a full participant.

  • Commanders' QB room stretched thin as Mariota's MCL sprain compounds Daniels' absence

    Oct 7

    Marcus Mariota sprained his MCL filling in for Jayden Daniels in Sunday's 30-13 loss to Indianapolis in London, forcing undrafted rookie Athan Kaliakmanis into his NFL debut; the team remains hopeful Daniels, recovering from a dislocated elbow, can return this week against the Giants. WR Jaylin Lane is out for the season with a fractured ankle.

  • Commanders fall to Colts 30-13 in London as Mariota exits with knee injury

    Oct 6

    Washington went 2-for-15 on third downs in its first European game of the season. QB Marcus Mariota left in the first quarter with a knee injury; rookie Athan Kaliakmanis replaced him and threw a 47-yard touchdown. There is optimism Jayden Daniels (recovering from a dislocated elbow) could return next week against the Giants.

  • Commanders fall to 1-3 as both quarterbacks behind Jayden Daniels go down hurt

    Oct 5

    With Daniels already out with an elbow injury, backup Marcus Mariota suffered a knee injury in the first quarter of a 30-13 loss to Indianapolis in London, forcing seventh-round rookie Athan Kaliakmanis into his NFL debut.

  • Washington's quarterback depth chart thins to a third-stringer

    Oct 5

    Kaliakmanis, a seventh-round pick, took over mid-game and faced heavy pressure in his debut; the club has not said when Daniels or Mariota might return.

  • Jayden Daniels ruled OUT for Colts game in London; Marcus Mariota to make second straight start

    Oct 4

    Washington's starting QB remains out while recovering from a Week 2 elbow dislocation; Mariota starts again after a strong relief outing.

  • Commanders' Week 4 depth chart: Austin Ekeler integrated at RB, Sonny Styles leading LB rotation

    Oct 4

    Washington's newly-signed running back is already in the rotation, while rookie Sonny Styles leads a linebacker group after a Defensive Player of the Week honor.

  • Daniels ruled out, Mariota set to start for Commanders in London

    Oct 3

    Jayden Daniels (dislocated elbow) will not play despite returning to limited practice in a protective brace; Marcus Mariota, who threw three touchdowns last week, gets his second straight start against the Colts at Tottenham.

  • Jayden Daniels' elbow status for London game vs. Colts to be decided Friday

    Oct 2

    Daniels, who missed last week's win with a dislocated elbow, practiced in a brace Thursday; coach Dan Quinn says the final call on Washington's franchise QB comes Friday.

  • Sonny Styles and Marcus Mariota earn weekly honors after Commanders' comeback win over Seattle

    Oct 2

    Styles was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week and Mariota the FedEx Air and Ground Player of the Week after Washington's 33-31 win, which featured three takeaways worth 20 points.

Storylines

  • Jayden Daniels's practice participation is the headline storyline entering Sunday's rivalry game.Oct 8
  • A quarterback shuffle (Mariota's MCL, Kaliakmanis's debut) defined the London loss to Indianapolis.Oct 8
  • Washington's season could hinge on whether Daniels is able to return this week against the Giants.Oct 7
  • Washington's third-string QB situation and a possible Jayden Daniels return against the Giants.Oct 6
  • Washington's quarterback depth chart is down to a rookie, with Daniels' and Mariota's returns unclear.Oct 5
  • Commanders need answers under center fast as the season threatens to slip away at 1-3.Oct 5
  • Washington starts Mariota again in London with Daniels' elbow recovery still open-ended.Oct 4
  • Marcus Mariota gets a second straight start in London as Jayden Daniels continues to sit out with his elbow injury.Oct 3
  • Jayden Daniels' availability decision for London as the season's biggest swing factorOct 2
  • Commanders' takeaway-driven defense building on last week's comebackOct 2