Ugly Marcus Mariota outlook could reveal Commanders’ harsh truth

There will be no Jayden Daniels for the Washington Commanders to depend upon again in Week 8. The quarterback is currently dealing with a low-grade hamstring strain, and the coaching staff opted not to drag this out by ruling the dynamic signal-caller out for the team's daunting trip to the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of time. This will be the third time Daniels has been absent this season. His playing style dictates that some punishment will be taken, so whether this results in a slight change in approach moving forward remains to be seen. That's a question for another day. Until then, Marcus Mariota will be tasked with leading the charge, and one NFL writer believes the former Oregon standout could be in for a rough evening with the prime-time spotlight glaring on Monday Night Football. Ryan Heckman from NFL Spin Zone thought the Chiefs' defense could overwhelm Mariota, leading to multiple sacks and a convincing home victory that further cements their Super Bowl aspirations. If it's [Marcus] Mariota, the Chie