"Jayden Daniels' status is going to take up the headlines over the coming days before Week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Washington Commanders quarterback is dealing with a knee sprain, so it's a wait-and-see scenario before something is officially confirmed. Head coach Dan Quinn stated that Daniels must pass specific tests and hit certain targets before he gets the green light to participate."
"If Mariota gets the nod at Northwest Stadium, it'll be against one of his old employers. The signal-caller spent two years with the Raiders between 2020 and 2021. This switch came after the Tennessee Titans cut ties with their No. 2 pick, leaving the once highly-touted prospect with the reality of being a primary backup moving forward. Mariota didn't get much of a chance with the Raiders. They were more than happy with Derek Carr despite his erratic performances."
"Now, Mariota could get the chance to make the Raiders pay for their lack of confidence. In an ideal world, the Commanders will have Daniels on the field, but that's not a guarantee. And at least they have an outstanding fallback option to depend upon in this scenario. The Commanders saw how well Mariota could execute Kliff Kingsbury's offensive scheme last season. He remains mobile despite his advancing years."
Jayden Daniels is dealing with a knee sprain and his availability for Week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders remains uncertain. Head coach Dan Quinn requires Daniels to pass specific tests and meet targets before being cleared to play. The coaching staff is preparing Marcus Mariota to start if Daniels cannot go. Mariota spent two seasons with the Raiders after the Tennessee Titans released him and received limited opportunities behind Derek Carr. Mariota showed effective execution of Kliff Kingsbury's offense last season, remains mobile, delivers the ball quickly, and brings urgency when called upon.
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