Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Commanders' Jayden Daniels Injured, Mariota To Start Against Raiders
Jayden Daniels, the star quarterback for the Washington Commanders, hurt his knee and won't be playing this Sunday.
It happened during a game last week.
The team is being careful to make sure he gets better.
Because he's out, another quarterback named Marcus Mariota will play instead.
Mariota used to play for the Raiders, the team the Commanders are playing against this week.
Daniels had been doing well, throwing for a lot of yards and touchdowns.
Mariota hasn't started a game in a while, but he's ready to step in and help the team.
Jayden Daniels suffered a knee sprain during Week 2.
Daniels will miss the Week 3 game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Marcus Mariota will start in place of Daniels.
Daniels is the 2024 Pro Bowler and AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Mariota's last start was December 4, 2022.
- Who
- Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota, Washington Commanders
- What
- Jayden Daniels will miss the upcoming game against the Las Vegas Raiders due to a knee sprain.
- When
- Week 3 of the NFL season, Sunday, September 21, 2025.
- Where
- Washington Commanders' home game.
- Why
- Daniels is sidelined because of a knee injury sustained in Week 2.
- Injured Player
- Jayden Daniels
- Injury
- Knee sprain
- Replacement Quarterback
- Marcus Mariota
- Game
- Commanders vs. Raiders
- Game Date
- Sunday, September 21, 2025
- Mariota's Last Start
- December 4, 2022