"Marcus Mariota gets the start for the third time this season. He's a capable understudy, and he's been a fantastic mentor to Daniels throughout his transition. Even so, it's a downgrade, and the Chiefs' defense, led by experienced coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, will smell blood in the water. Commanders must rely on their rushing attack more than ever without Jayden Daniels. A daunting challenge awaits Mariota, especially if Washington's defense cannot keep up with a Kansas City offense that seems to be hitting its stride."
"Run the football - a lot. The Commanders have the league's second-best rushing attack right now, averaging 148.9 yards per game. Daniels has a lot to do with that, of course, but Kliff Kingsbury needs to rely more on the committee approach that proved so successful earlier in the campaign. Still, the trio of Chris Rodriguez Jr., Jeremy McNichols, and seventh-round rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt is more than capable of setting the tone in pursuit of keeping Patrick Mahomes off the field."
Jayden Daniels suffered a low-grade hamstring strain during the Dallas Cowboys game and will miss the Week 8 start against the Kansas City Chiefs. Marcus Mariota will start his third game this season as a downgrade from Daniels but brings experience and mentorship value. Washington's best path to stay competitive is to emphasize its league‑ranked rushing attack, using a committee of Chris Rodriguez Jr., Jeremy McNichols and rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt. Kliff Kingsbury should put Mariota into manageable down-and-distance situations and focus on ball‑control drives to keep Patrick Mahomes off the field and minimize turnovers.
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