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Commanders make a huge decision on Jayden Daniels status vs Chiefs

The Washington Commanders have decided their starting quarterback for week 8. According to Ian Rapaport, Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is expected to miss Week 8’s matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs as he recovers from a hamstring injury suffered in Sunday’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

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Reports: Commanders QB Jayden Daniels out vs. Chiefs

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is expected to sit out his team's game against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday.

Jayden Daniels News / Last Word On Sports / October 22

Jayden Daniels Injury Update: Commanders QB OUT With Hamstring Injury

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a hamstring injury against the Dallas Cowboys that will keep him out of Week 8’s action. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the reigning Rookie of the Year will miss Monday Night Football against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Jayden Daniels News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22

Is Jayden Daniels playing in Week 8 with his hamstring injury?

Jayden Daniels suffered another injury during the Washington Commanders’ Week 7 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, and the star quarterback is going to miss at least one game because of it.

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Commanders QB Jayden Daniels to miss Week 8 showdown vs. Chiefs due to hamstring injury, per reports · CBSSports.com

Reports: Jayden Daniels to miss Week 8 with hamstring injury · Pro Football Talk

Source: Daniels out vs. Chiefs; Mariota to start · ESPN

It's another brutal injury update for the Commanders, Jayden Daniels · Sporting News

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Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 22

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Out For Week 8, Marcus Mariota To Start

Ian Rapoport reports that Commanders QB Jayden Daniels will be out for Week 8 against the Chiefs due to a low-grade hamstring strain. This means that QB Marcus Mariota will get his third start of the season.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / October 22

Why Commanders fans shouldn’t regret the ones ruthlessly cast aside

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Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / October 22

Washington Commanders lose their sack leader; the stats show how bad it is

The biggest name everyone will be talking about this week, as the Washington Commanders get ready to face the Kansas City Chiefs, is Jayden Daniels. However, as important as Daniels is, there’s another injury that won’t be talked about as much, which should be getting at least close to the same amount of attention.

Marshon Lattimore News / Riggo's Rag / October 22

Commanders urged to make bold trade as Marshon Lattimore experiment backfires

The Washington Commanders have been heavily involved in trade activity over the last year. Adam Peters determined that this team was ahead of schedule, and he responded aggressively with several bold transactions that shook the NFL to its foundations.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / October 22

Commanders get 'promising updates' on 2 star WRs ahead of MNF

Despite the loss on Sunday against NFC East rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, Washington Commanders fans have something to smile about as the team prepares for their Monday night showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

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Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / October 22

The Commanders should sign one free agent who became available at a position that's a major need this season

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Dan Quinn News / Riggo's Rag / October 22

Dan Quinn finally saw the fatal flaw Commanders fans have seen for weeks

The Washington Commanders are below .500 for the first time in 2025 after their ugly Week 7 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. And make no mistake, there are more questions than answers moving forward.

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Chris Paul News / Hogs Haven / October 22

Amidst Chaos, Chris Paul has Emerged as a Bright Spot

It’s easy to forget how long Chris Paul has been in the building. He’s not one of the new faces of Dan Quinn’s retooled Washington Commanders, nor is he one of the early-round cornerstones added since the new staff took over in 2024.

NFL News / The Spun / October 21

Commanders Are Expecting Major Boost Heading Into Week 8

With their season teetering on the brink heading into a pivotal Week 8 game vs. the Kansas City Chiefs, the Washington Commanders could be getting a number of important players back from injury (just maybe not their quarterback).

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / October 21

Commanders might get help from Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel for Week 8, but history says to not get too excited yet

The Washington Commanders have been riddled with injuries all season long, and the list continues to grow as the season progresses. Franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels has already suffered two separate injuries this season, and the wide receivers have only played two games together as a full unit.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / October 21

The Washington Commanders' rushing offense is struggling, and the reason isn't whose fault you think it is

The Washington Commanders have been one of the top rushing teams in the league, but the blueprint is out on how to stop them, and it's not the fault of the offensive line or the running backs.

Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 21

Commanders Place DE Dorance Armstrong On IR

The Washington Commanders announced they have placed DE Dorance Armstrong on injured reserve. To take his spot on the roster, the team signed DE Jalyn Holmes. Armstrong will miss the rest of this season with a knee injury.

Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / October 20

Commanders may face challenging Daniels decision in Week 8

Commanders may face challenging Jayden Daniels decision in Week 8

The Washington Commanders must use a cost-benefit analysis when determining whether second-year quarterback Jayden Daniels should play in their next game.

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