The Washington Commanders could be without star quarterback Jayden Daniels for their Week 3 matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders because of a knee sprain.
Daniels reportedly underwent an MRI following the Commanders’ Week 2 loss to the Green Bay Packers last Thursday before having a final check-in with the Washington doctor on Monday.
While checks on Daniels’ knee did not reveal a long-term issue, the injury is serious enough to put Daniels’ participation against the Raiders in jeopardy.
The second overall pick in last year’s draft, Daniels won the Offensive Rookie of the Year award as his dual-threat abilities as a passer and a runner helped inspire the Commanders on a stunning run to the NFC Championship Game, in which they were beaten by the eventual Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles.
Washington began the 2025 season with a routine win over the New York Giants before Daniels was sacked four times in a 27-18 loss to the Packers at Lambeau Field.
Marcus Mariota would be in line to start against Las Vegas if Daniels is unable to play.
