Commanders' Jayden Daniels Out for Week 3; Marcus Mariota to Start Against Raiders

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will not play in the upcoming Week 3 game against the Las Vegas Raiders due to a knee sprain sustained during the Week 2 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed that backup quarterback Marcus Mariota will start in Daniels' absence.

Daniels, the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year, has been unable to practice this week. Quinn stated earlier that Daniels would need to participate in practice to be considered for Sunday's game.

Mariota, the second overall pick in the 2015 draft, last started a game in 2022 with the Atlanta Falcons. He appeared in three games for Washington last season, completing 77.3% of his passes for 364 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions.

The Commanders are set to host the Raiders on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM PDT.