Marcus Mariota

Head coach Dan Quinn told reporters earlier this week that Daniels has not yet been cleared for contact. He was, however, "ripping" throws, in Quinn's own words. Daniels may need to be upgraded to a full participant in practice before getting the green light to return to action. Marcus Mariota will draw the start versus Minnesota if Daniels remains out. Mariota would be a mid-range QB2 once again.

During Washington's final drive in the fourth quarter of Sunday night's overtime loss to the Broncos, Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota was penalized for intentional grounding on a first and 15 play from the Washington 46.

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) has not yet been cleared for contact, HC Dan Quinn said Monday. Quinn didn't rule Daniels out for Sunday's game vs. the Vikings, but we'd bet against him returning before getting in a full week of practice. We're projecting QB Marcus Mariota to make another start this weekend, but we'll continue to keep you updated on Daniels' progress.

Quinn said Daniels was "ripping" throws today and that the team will take it to "later in the week" before deciding if Daniels will play in Week 14. The Commanders coach mentioned it as "functional contact" the ability to stiff arm and make football moves. It sounds like Marcus Mariota has a real chance at getting a Week 14 start if the Commanders have not yet made a decision on Daniels playing on Monday. Mariota would be a worthwhile superflex start against the Vikings, while Daniels would obviously make the QB1 line if he were ready to go. We'll probably get another update on this Wednesday.

Washington lost 27-26 after a failed two-point conversion on the last play of overtime.