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Newer update on Marcus Mariota: Jayden Daniels injury update: Full go for Week 5 vs. Giants (left elbow)

Marcus Mariota to Start for Commanders vs. Colts in Week 4

Washington turns to Mariota again as Jayden Daniels remains sidelined with an elbow injury.

By Cole Hartwell
Marcus Mariota
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Marcus Mariota will be under center again for the Washington Commanders this week. Head coach Dan Quinn announced Friday that Mariota will start against the Indianapolis Colts in London.

What happened

Jayden Daniels traveled with the team and practiced this week, but he will not play in Week 4. Quinn said Daniels is still recovering from a dislocated elbow, the second straight year he has dealt with that injury. Daniels will not have surgery during the season, according to Quinn.

Daniels won’t even be active as the emergency No. 3 quarterback. That means Mariota and seventh-round rookie Athan Kaliakmanis will be the only quarterbacks available on game day, per The Athletic’s Nicki Jhabvala.

Context

Daniels suffered the elbow injury earlier this season. He played all of Week 1 and part of Week 2 before leaving. Mariota took over in Week 2 and then started in Week 3, helping Washington to an upset win. Through two games of action, Mariota has thrown for 294 yards and four touchdowns.

Washington has no plans to add a veteran quarterback, as Daniels’ recovery is not expected to be lengthy. After Sunday’s game in London, the Commanders have two more games before their bye week.

Linebacker Frankie Luvu and tight end Chig Okonkwo will both return to the lineup this week, per ESPN’s John Keim. Both played in Week 1 but had been out since then.

What’s next

Daniels could return as soon as Week 5, but nothing is official. For now, Mariota is the starter and should be viewed as a viable fantasy option in Week 4 against the Colts.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Mariota is a streaming option in Week 4, especially in superflex or 2QB leagues. He produced 20.4 PPR points in Week 3 and has a favorable matchup against a Colts defense that has struggled at times. However, his rushing upside is limited, so he’s more of a mid-QB2. Daniels managers should keep him stashed, as a return after the bye week seems plausible. Terry McLaurin and the Washington pass catchers get a slight downgrade in ceiling with Mariota, but the offense looked functional in Week 3. Consider Mariota as a low-end QB1 in deep leagues and a strong streamer in shallower formats.

Quick answers

Is Jayden Daniels playing in Week 4?

No. Daniels is out with a dislocated elbow and will not be active as the emergency quarterback.

Should I start Marcus Mariota in fantasy football?

Mariota is a streaming option, especially in superflex or 2QB leagues, after scoring 20.4 PPR points in Week 3.

Sources

  1. Player data (Sleeper)
  2. Commanders To Start QB Marcus Mariota In Week 4 (Pro Football Rumors)

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