Marcus Mariota is absolutely rolling after that upset win over our Seattle Seahawks in Week 3, and now he’s officially getting the keys to the Commanders’ offense once again for Week 4. Jayden Daniels, the dual-threat QB, is officially ruled out against the Indianapolis Colts as he continues to recover from a serious left elbow injury.
Daniels Sidelined: The Commanders’ QB Call
Jayden Daniels has been battling a brutal left elbow injury, missing Week 3 entirely. He was questionable for this Week 4 matchup against the Colts overseas, and there was even some talk he might suit up, especially since he traveled with the team. But, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport broke the news: Daniels isn’t quite ready. Commanders coach Dan Quinn made it official, confirming Daniels is out. This isn’t a huge shock to anyone who’s been following the reports; it was always looking like Daniels would need at least two weeks to get right. The good news? He avoided the injured reserve list, so we could see him back on the field as early as Week 5 or Week 6, just before their Week 7 bye.
Mariota’s Redemption After Stunning Seattle
So, for now, it’s Marcus Mariota’s show. And honestly, it’s not a bad thing for the Commanders. This dude is coming off an upset win over our Seahawks in Week 3, where he truly stunned the Emerald City faithful. That win helped the Commanders avoid a brutal 0-3 start. While getting Daniels back would be massive for them, Mariota gets another shot to lead the offense in Week 4 against a Colts defense that’s been looking a little shaky. This time, he’s taking his talents to London.
It’s Mariota’s chance to keep that momentum going, leading the Commanders in London against the Colts. Meanwhile, we’ll be watching to see if Daniels can make a return in Week 5 or Week 6. Our Seahawks will be focused on their own path, but it’s always interesting to see what happens when the guy who beat us takes the field again!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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