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NFL·INJURY·October 2, 2026 09:38 AM ET

Mariota gets another start for Commanders against Colts

Daniels practiced in London earlier this week.

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#Commanders coach Dan Quinn made it official, as Marcus Mariota will start once again. He’ll face the #Colts, with Jayde Via @RapSheet on X

What happened: Dan Quinn said Washington will stay with Marcus Mariota for the Colts game, keeping Jayden Daniels out for at least one more week. Mariota now draws another start while Daniels continues working back from the elbow issue that sidelined him late last month.

Why it matters: The decision keeps Washington's offense with its backup quarterback for a road matchup in Indianapolis and delays Daniels' return to the lineup. Washington had left the door open earlier in the week after Daniels practiced in London, but Quinn's call settles the quarterback plan before kickoff.

What to watch: The next update to watch is Daniels' status after the Colts game and whether Washington clears him to retake first-team work. Until then, Mariota gets the snaps against Indianapolis.

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