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NFL·INJURY·October 7, 2026 07:36 PM ET

Lamar Jackson misses practice, Jayden Daniels full go ahead of Week 5

Huntley threw for 63 yards in relief last Sunday

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What happened: Lamar Jackson missed Wednesday practice with an ankle injury after exiting at halftime against Tennessee, leaving his status TBD against Atlanta. Jayden Daniels practiced in full Wednesday in a left-arm brace and trends toward starting against New York, while Marcus Mariota was diagnosed with an MCL sprain and is expected to miss time.

Why it matters: If Jackson sits, Tyler Huntley starts after posting 63 passing yards and 16 rushing yards in relief, lowering volume for Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews while concentrating work on Derrick Henry. A Daniels return lifts Washington's offense against the Giants and avoids Athan Kaliakmanis as the next option.

By the numbers: Huntley: 63 passing yards, 16 rushing yards in Week 4 relief of Jackson. Jackson: DNP Wednesday, TBD for Falcons game. Daniels: full practice Wednesday; Mariota: MCL sprain, expected to miss time.

What to watch: Watch Thursday and Friday participation for Jackson and Daniels before final Week 5 designations against Atlanta and New York.

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