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NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Has a sprained MCL and is not going on injured reserve but should still be a DNP (did not participate) for a few weeks, limiting his availability in the near term.

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NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026Hogs Haven

QB Marcus Mariota has a sprained MCL and is not going on injured reserve but should still be a DNP for a few weeks, creating uncertainty at the quarterback position.

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NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Quarterback Marcus Mariota did not practice due to a knee injury.

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NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026Big Blue View

Commanders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota did not practice due to a knee injury.

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NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Mariota went down in Week 4 for the Commanders, forcing a seventh-round rookie into the game. This injury further complicated the Commanders' offensive situation as they have regressed from rank 13 to 28 (-15 spots).

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NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Marcus Mariota sat out Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury, affecting the Commanders' backup quarterback availability.

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NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Marcus Mariota sustained a sprained MCL on Washington's second possession in Week 4 against the Colts in his second start of the season. Multiple reports on Oct. 7 indicated he will avoid an IR stint, but is unlikely to be active for Week 5. The veteran could return within two to three weeks, with the Commanders' bye in Week 7 providing additional recovery time.

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NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Marcus Mariota suffered a knee injury during the Commanders' Week 4 game against the Indianapolis Colts in London and is expected to be sidelined for multiple weeks, removing him from the backup quarterback role.

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PositiveInjuryOct 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Marcus Mariota's MCL sprain is expected to follow the same timeline as his preseason MCL injury. Dan Quinn said the team is optimistic about his return 'sooner rather than later,' with the expectation he misses next week and then has the bye before returning in Week 8 for a home rematch against Philadelphia. The team did not place Mariota on injured reserve, which would have sidelined him for four games, indicating confidence in a quicker recovery.

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PositiveInjuryOct 7, 2026Hogs Haven

MCL sprain expected to follow same timeline as preseason injury; Quinn optimistic about return sooner rather than later, likely missing one game then bye week before returning Week 8. Team did not place him on injured reserve, avoiding four-game absence, signaling confidence in shorter recovery window.

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NegativeValueOct 7, 2026ESPN Fantasy Football

The source advises to 'Forgive yourself for the FAB spent on Marcus Mariota,' indicating that spending free agent budget on Mariota was a mistake and fantasy managers should move on.

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PositiveInjuryOct 7, 2026Underdog NFL

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Dan Quinn said the Commanders are optimistic about Marcus Mariota (knee) returning "sooner rather than later," via @ZachSelbyWC.

Dan Quinn said the Commanders are optimistic about Marcus Mariota (knee) returning "sooner rather than later," via @ZachSelbyWC.

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NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mariota reinjured his MCL after originally spraining it in the first preseason game against the Dolphins; he didn't play again until Jayden Daniels was injured in Week 2. The Commanders are not placing him on IR, and the team's bye in Week 7 provides additional time for recovery without needing an IR designation.

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NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026Hogs Haven

Marcus Mariota reinjured his MCL, originally sprained in the first preseason game against the Dolphins. The Commanders are not placing him on IR; instead, they will use the team's bye in Week 7 to allow additional recovery time without needing an IR designation.

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NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Marcus Mariota reinjured his MCL after originally spraining it in the first preseason game against the Dolphins. He did not play again until Jayden Daniels was injured in Week 2. The Commanders are not placing him on IR and will keep him as an option, with their bye in Week 7 providing additional recovery time without requiring an IR designation.

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NegativeValueOct 7, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Marcus Mariota holds a rest-of-season trade value of 0, placing him in the lowest tier of quarterback valuations.

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NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026Big Blue View

Marcus Mariota suffered a knee injury in Washington's loss to Indianapolis, forcing Athan Kaliakamanis into the quarterback role as the Commanders' offense stagnated.

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NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Marcus Mariota left the game during Washington's 30-13 loss to the Colts in England, with the game getting out of hand after his departure.

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NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Marcus Mariota suffered a knee injury in Washington's 30-13 loss to Indianapolis, forcing Athan Kaliakamanis into the quarterback role and causing the Commanders' offense to stagnate.

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NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Marcus Mariota suffered a sprained MCL in Sunday's loss to the Colts, forcing him out and elevating Athan Kaliakmanis to start the following game. This injury compounds Washington's quarterback depth concerns and increases the urgency for Jayden Daniels to return to full health.

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NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026Hogs Haven

Marcus Mariota suffered an injury that forced Athan Kaliakmanis into action as an emergency backup. The source indicates Mariota's absence was significant enough to require the rookie to take over quarterback duties.

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NegativeRoleOct 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Marcus Mariota, a now-injured veteran, has been used by the Commanders at quarterback in Jayden Daniels' absence. The Commanders 'surprisingly won a game against the Seattle Seahawks with Mariota at quarterback,' demonstrating the team's ability to win without Daniels, though Daniels is described as a 'difference-maker' and 'premier quarterback' who is expected to return this week.

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NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mariota departed the team's Week 4 loss in London with a sprained MCL, leaving Athan Kaliakmanis as the likely backup for the time being.

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NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Mariota departed the team's Week 4 loss in London with a sprained MCL, leaving Athan Kaliakmanis as the likely backup for the Commanders.

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NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026Hogs Haven

Backup QB suffered right knee injury in first quarter of Week 4 London game, forcing Washington to turn to third-string Athan Kaliakmanis. With Jayden Daniels already sidelined with elbow injuries, Mariota's injury compounds the Commanders' QB depth crisis and forces the team to rely on a seventh-round pick at the position.

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NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026Hogs Haven

Marcus Mariota went down with a knee injury that ended his London game in the 1st quarter of Week 4. He reinjured his MCL and is expected to miss time. The Commanders offense was humming early with Mariota at the helm, although they failed to score a touchdown in two redzone trips before he sprained his MCL on a sack and the wheels fell off. Maybe if Mariota hadn't gotten injured, the Commanders might have won and been a promising 2-2, as they were about to take an early 6-0 lead on the Colts when the injury occurred.

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NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Marcus Mariota hurt his right knee in the first quarter of Sunday's game in London, leaving the Commanders without both their QB1 and QB2. This injury forced Washington to turn to third-string rookie Athan Kaliakmanis for the remainder of the game.

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NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Marcus Mariota reinjured his MCL on a sack in the first quarter of the Colts game in London and is expected to miss time. The Commanders offense was performing well early with Mariota at the helm before the injury forced them to turn to seventh-round rookie Athan Kaliakmanis.

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NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Mariota suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament (MCL) in his knee in Week 4, his second MCL sprain of the year after suffering a similar injury during the preseason. The source indicates he is expected to miss extended time.

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NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Mariota suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament (MCL) in his knee in Week 4, his second MCL sprain of the year after suffering a similar injury during the preseason. The source indicates Mariota is expected to miss extended time.

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NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Marcus Mariota is expected to miss some time due to injury.

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NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mariota suffered an injury in Week 4 that led to an ineffective Washington offense under third-string rookie Athan Kaliakmanis, limiting Rachaad White's fantasy value. Jayden Daniels' potential return for Week 5 would improve White's outlook.

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NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Marcus Mariota suffered a sprained MCL, creating a potential opening for Jayden Daniels to return as the primary quarterback.

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NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mariota suffered a sprained MCL of his right knee on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, the same injury he sustained in an Aug. 14 preseason game versus the Miami Dolphins. He was able to return to practice on Sept. 1 following August's setback, but the timetable for his return from this latest injury remains uncertain per coach Dan Quinn. Mariota led field goal drives on his only two series Sunday for a 6-0 lead before being sacked by defensive tackle Adetomiwa Adebawore on third-and-goal from the 6-yard line, causing the signal-caller's right knee to bend.

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NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026Hogs Haven

Washington Commanders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota suffered a sprained MCL of his right knee on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, the same injury he sustained in an Aug. 14 preseason game versus Miami; the timetable for his return remains uncertain per coach Dan Quinn. Mariota had started the past two games in place of Jayden Daniels and led the Commanders to a 33-31 home win over Seattle in Week 3 before the injury occurred when he was sacked by defensive tackle Adetomiwa Adebawore on third-and-goal from the 6-yard line.

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NegativeRoleOct 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Marcus Mariota is in the mix as a backup option for the Commanders following injuries to Jayden Daniels, representing a contingency plan if Daniels cannot start.

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NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Mariota left Week 4's game against Pittsburgh with a knee injury after accumulating only 5.3 fantasy points on five opportunities (1.06 fantasy points per opportunity). He was replaced by seventh-round rookie Athan Kaliakmanis.

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NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mariota suffered an MCL sprain on Sunday, creating uncertainty for the Commanders' quarterback situation heading into their matchup with the Giants.

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NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026FFin60

Diagnosed with a sprained MCL.

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NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Mariota suffered a sprained MCL against the Colts and will miss time; Jayden Daniels should be back in Week 5, ranked 33rd.

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