Remember that gut punch in Week 3? The one where Marcus Mariota and his Commanders edged out our defending champion Seahawks? Well, just a couple weeks later, the man is sidelined again after suffering his second MCL sprain this season, this time in Sunday’s loss to the Colts. Talk about a brutal blow for their season, and for Mariota himself.
Another MCL Sprain, Another Sideline Stint
Dude can’t catch a break, or maybe he’s just catching too many breaks in his knee. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler dropped the news: another MCL sprain for Mariota, sustained during Sunday’s game against the Colts. This isn’t his first rodeo with this injury this season, either, with a preseason MCL sprain already on his medical report. He went down early in the first quarter against the Colts, and that was it for him on Sunday. When he *was* on the field for his three appearances this season, including two starts, he put up decent numbers: completing 64.7 percent of his passes for 340 yards, with four touchdowns and zero interceptions. Pretty efficient for the time he had.
Commanders’ QB Room In Flux, Our Hawks Already Beat That Guy
So, who’s the next man up for them? If Jayden Daniels isn’t cleared for Week 5 against the Giants, it could be rookie Athan Kaliakmanis getting the call. Kaliakmanis stepped in on Sunday, going 15-for-33 for 186 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. The Commanders are holding out hope Daniels can play, despite being limited in practice last week with a dislocated left elbow. It’s a tough break for them, coming right after Mariota managed to squeak out a win against our defending champion Seahawks just a few weeks ago in Week 3. Funny how quickly things can change in this league, right?
For the Commanders, it’s all about Daniels and his dislocated left elbow leading up to their Week 5 matchup against the Giants. Practice participation will be the biggest indicator if he’s ready to roll. Will they turn to a rookie or get their starter back? Either way, their QB room is in flux, and the league is watching.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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