Marcus Mariota is playing more than anyone envisaged this season. Superstar quarterback Jayden Daniels' knee sprain, hamstring strain, and dislocated elbow have stunted the player and the Washington Commanders. But they are fortunate to have such a capable understudy to step up.
Things didn't go well for the Commanders in Week 10 against the Detroit Lions, but Mariota played pretty well. It was nowhere near enough to offset the defensive failings, but the signal-caller was way down the laundry list of problems head coach Dan Quinn had to deal with.
Mariota got the start once again as Washington traveled to Madrid, Spain, for an international game against the Miami Dolphins.