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

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn formally ruled out quarterback Jayden Daniels for Monday night's upcoming matchup against the Chiefs. That means Marcus Mariota will make his third start of the season. Quinn added that Daniels still is not expected to be out for a long period of time.

Who bumps Sam Darnold from the top five in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings? Which player falls 12 spots? Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32, heading into Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season.

Injuries are starting to decimate the quarterback position as Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season nears. All eyes will be on the status of young Washington Commanders star Jayden Daniels, who exited his team's Sunday loss with a hamstring injury.

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said on Monday that quarterback Jayden Daniels avoided a serious hamstring injury when he was hurt in last Sunday’s loss to the Cowboys, but he added that it might be significant enough to keep him from playing in Week 8.

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.

Of all the bad things that the Washington Commanders did, or that happened to them, in their latest loss — and it's a lengthy list — nothing was as worrisome as the sight of Jayden Daniels grabbing at his right hamstring as he limped off the field following a sack and fumble in the third quarter.

Whatever you thought, everyone was in agreement on the one thing that could not happen: Jayden Daniels getting hurt. He has: Twice. His knee issue cost him two games. His new hamstring ailment could sideline him for even longer.