Once again, backup QB Marcus Mariota steps into the starting lineup. The veteran journeyman is 1-1 in his two starts this season with 363 yards passing, three touchdowns and one interception. Against the Cowboys, Mariota completed 4 of 10 passes for 63 yards and a pick six.

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

In two frustrating months, the Commanders’ quarterback has gone from a star on the rise to a weekly question mark because of multiple injuries.

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

Analyzing the Friday injury reports of the Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Commanders for their Week 8 matchup on Monday Night Football.

It will be the third missed start of the season for Daniels, who is dealing with a low-grade hamstring strain that knocked him out of Sunday’s loss to the Cowboys.