On Thursday, the Washington Commanders announced that quarterback Jayden Daniels has been ruled out for the team’s Monday Night Football contest against the Kansas City Chiefs due to a recent hamstring injury. The Commanders will host the Seattle Seahawks at Northwest Stadium for Sunday Night Football in Week 9.

In two frustrating months, the Commanders’ quarterback has gone from a star on the rise to a weekly question mark because of multiple injuries.

Washington's playoff hopes are fading, but protecting their franchise quarterback matters more than chasing short-term wins

Quarterback Jayden Daniels will miss the Washington Commanders ' game at the Kansas City Chiefs because of an injured right hamstring and Marcus Mariota will start in his place. Washington (3-4) has lost two games in a row heading into the contest at Kansas City (4-3).

The trauma suffered by this fan base during the Daniel Snyder era is real, but it's time to lay the ghosts of quarterbacks past to rest.

Things did not go according to plan for the Washington Commanders on Sunday afternoon in their Week 7 matchup against their NFC East rivals, the Dallas Cowboys.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels completes a 44-yard pass to wide receiver Chris Moore against the Dallas Cowboys during Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season.