Commanders rule out quarterback Jayden Daniels with left elbow injury
Washington's quarterback Jayden Daniels was sidelined after re-dislocating his left elbow, and backup Marcus Mariota took over in the second half.
Washington Commanders officials announced that quarterback Jayden Daniels will miss the remainder of the game after re-dislocating his left elbow. The injury occurred in the same manner as his 2025 injury, when his arm was forced backward as he landed with his full body weight after an offensive lineman stepped on his foot on the final play of the first half.
Daniels was taken to the team's medical area for X-ray evaluation. Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota entered the game and completed a 29-yard pass to wide receiver Dyami Brown that was ruled a touchdown, tying the score. The play stood after a Washington challenge, despite disagreement from the broadcast crew.
The Commanders trailed 17-13 following a field goal as the second half began.