Marcus Mariota is officially questionable to return with a knee injury, the Washington Commanders announced in the first half of their Week 4 game against the Indianapolis Colts. Talk about a brutal blow early in the season, especially with rookie Athan Kaliakmanis now stepping in to take his first-ever NFL snaps.
Mariota Goes Down Early Against The Colts
This whole situation is a gut punch. Mariota went down on Washington’s second drive of the game in the first quarter. He got taken down, and his ankle just got caught awkwardly under another player. It did not look good at all, you just knew it was serious watching it live. Initially, he was spotted going into the medical tent, and the early word was an ankle issue. But then the official word dropped: it’s a knee injury, and he’s questionable to come back. That’s a quick pivot from an ankle to a knee, which just adds to the confusion and worry for Commanders fans. He’s already headed back to the locker room, which, let’s be real, is never a good sign for a return.
A Rookie Thrown Into The Fire
With Mariota out, the Commanders are now rolling with rookie Athan Kaliakmanis at quarterback. This isn’t just a big moment for him, these are his very first NFL snaps. Imagine getting thrown into a Week 4 regular season game like that, completely unexpected. It’s a huge challenge for the young guy, stepping up in a critical moment for Washington. They’re battling the Colts in London right now, and suddenly the whole complexion of the game, and maybe even their immediate future, has shifted dramatically.
While the Commanders are dealing with all that drama across the pond, make sure you’re ready for our own Seattle Seahawks. They’re playing the Los Angeles Chargers at 4:25 p.m. right here in the Emerald City. Let’s get loud for the 12s!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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