Commanders safety Nick Cross was discharged from the hospital Monday morning after getting evaluated for an internal injury, following their crushing loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. He’s on his way back to Virginia, but Washington’s head coach Dan Quinn isn’t saying a single word about whether Cross will even be suited up when *our* Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks roll into town this Sunday. Think about that for a second: a key player, in the hospital, and his status is totally up in the air just days before facing the reigning champs. Talk about a brutal start to the week for them.
Washington’s Defense Is Already Shorthanded and Your Seahawks Are Lurking
This isn’t some nagging bruise for Cross, either. The dude is a straight-up crucial piece for that Washington defense. He’s already stacked up 11 tackles this season, tying for third-most on the entire team, and get this, he leads all Commanders defenders with three tackles for loss. That’s big-time production. So, if he can’t go, that’s a massive hole in their secondary right when they need it most. They’re already staggering at 0-2, dropping games to the Philadelphia Eagles and then getting handled by the Cowboys. Every single play matters for them right now, and losing a player like Cross, who’s been a consistent playmaker, is just another gut punch. Things aren’t exactly getting easier for them this week, are they? Because they’re facing *us*, the defending Super Bowl champs, and we don’t plan on taking it easy.
Jayden Daniels Is Out and Marcus Mariota Faces the Best Defense in Football
As if Cross’s injury wasn’t enough drama for Washington, their starting quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow in that same Cowboys loss. Seriously, what a nightmare weekend for them. It’s totally unclear when Daniels will be back on the field, which means we’re going to see backup Marcus Mariota under center when *our* Seahawks hit the field this Sunday. Daniels actually started out pretty strong, putting up 260 passing yards, 100 rushing yards, and three touchdowns through his two games, even though he got pulled in the second half against Dallas. Now, Mariota has to step into a tough situation, on the road, against the best defense in football, yeah I said it, *our* defense. Our boys in green and blue are gonna be licking their chops with this news, ready to pressure Mariota from the opening whistle. This isn’t just a tough break for Washington; it’s a huge opportunity for us to flex early in the season.
It’s Time For Your Seahawks To Remind Everyone Who The Champs Are
This is an absolute brutal blow for a Commanders franchise that was desperately hoping to claw their way back to the playoffs after a tough 5-12 finish last year. An 0-2 start, combined with two huge injuries to key players right before facing the champs? That makes their playoff road look incredibly, impossibly steep. For *us*, the Seattle Seahawks, this Sunday’s matchup in Washington is a massive chance to keep our momentum rolling. We’re the defending Super Bowl champions, and we’re heading into a game against a reeling, injured team with a backup QB. This is a prime opportunity to make a huge statement early in the season and remind the entire league exactly who runs the show. Get ready, 12s, because this Sunday is going to be special! Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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