Commanders' Daniels Ruled Out Again; Mariota Starts vs Colts — SkimNews
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- Jayden Daniels was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts due to a dislocated left elbow, marking his second consecutive absence.
- Marcus Mariota will start at quarterback for the second straight game after leading the Commanders to a 33-31 win over the Seahawks with three touchdown passes.
- Chig Okonkwo returned to practice and is expected to play after missing two games with a hamstring injury, having caught two passes for 16 yards in the season opener.
- Frankie Luvu is back from a groin injury, providing relief to a thin inside linebacker group following Leo Chenal’s season-ending neck fracture and Jordan Magee’s injured reserve placement.
- Sonny Styles earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors after recording an interception, forced fumble, and multiple passes defensed in his first career start.
- Kain Medrano made his defensive debut, returning an interception 50 yards for a touchdown amid linebacker injuries during the win over Seattle.
- Sam Cosmi and Nick Cross did not travel to London due to a concussion and internal injury, respectively, leaving the Commanders without two starting defenders.
Why it matters: The Commanders are navigating a critical stretch with key starters sidelined, but unexpected contributions from rookies and returnees like Styles and Luvu could shape their defensive resilience. With Daniels’ return targeted for Week 5, the team must maintain momentum using a reshaped lineup ahead of a Giants matchup.
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