Veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota is Daniels' backup, and he will start for the Commanders on Monday night. Mariota is in his second season with Washington.

Daniels will test his injured hamstring in workouts on Sunday, and the Commanders will return in Week 9, Jay Glazer reported on Fox NFL Sunday.

During Thursday's press conference, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes commented on not facing Jayden Daniels in Week 8 |@EdEastonJr

Washington inactives: QB Jayden Daniels, CB Noah Igbinoghene, K Matt Gay, LB Ale Kaho, T Trent Scott, T George Fant, TE Colson Yankoff. OL Brandon Coleman is active for the first time since being benched for Week 3.

Washington's playoff hopes are fading, but protecting their franchise quarterback matters more than chasing short-term wins

Jay Glazer reported on all the quarterback injuries heading into Week 8 and provided updates on their statuses for their respective teams, including Baltimore Ravens' Lamar Jackson, Washington Commanders' Jayden Daniels,

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