Few teams have had a better start to the season than the 5-2 Washington Commanders. In their 40-7 blowout victory over the Carolina Panthers, they managed to win without their star rookie, Jayden Daniels, who had to exit the game early due to a rib injury sustained in the first quarter.
Marcus Mariota stepped in for Daniels and performed admirably, completing 78.3% of his passes for 205 yards and two touchdowns. However, there’s still concern about whether Mariota should start in Week 8 against a strong Chicago Bears team led by former Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams.
Recent injury updates indicate that the Commanders might be facing a tough decision regarding their starting quarterback.
Jayden Daniels’ Injury Status
When Jayden Daniels was injured, there was a palpable silence in Northwest Stadium. Fortunately, his injury did not affect the game, but fans were left wondering about its implications for the rest of the season.
The good news for Commanders fans is that Daniels is not expected to be sidelined for long. In fact, he might not miss any games at all.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Daniels did not suffer a significant injury, especially since he later returned to the sidelines. Coach Dan Quinn mentioned that Daniels is currently classified as “week to week,” but he remains hopeful that Daniels will be able to play.
As the upcoming game is set to feature the potential top two picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, fans will need to monitor further injury reports to gauge Daniels’ status. Given the team’s significant investment in him and their strong performance this season, they might opt for caution with their most valuable player since Robert Griffin III.
