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Marcus Mariota exited early with an apparent injury for the Washington Commanders against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday according to Nicki Jhabvala.
Fantasy Impact
Mariota suffered the undisclosed injury while scrambling late in the fourth quarter, completing 19-of-30 pass attempts for 184 yards and three touchdowns and rushing twice for four yards prior to exiting.
Marcus Mariota is expected to start at quarterback for the Washington Commanders in Week 3 according to Adam Schefter.
Fantasy Impact
Mariota will once again be tasked with stepping behind center for head coach Dan Quinn after Jayden Daniels (elbow) went down in a Week 2 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, facing a Seattle Seahawks defense that has been disruptive once again to begin they season.
Marcus Mariota completed 11-of-16 pass attempts for 111 yards and a touchdown in the Commanders 37-20 loss to the Cowboys. He added three rushing yards on one carry.
Fantasy Impact
Mariota came into the game after Jayden Daniels suffered an elbow injury to close out the first half. With Daniels dealing with a dislocated elbow, Mariota will quarterback the team for the foreseeable future, starting with a matchup with Seattle in Week 3.
Commanders QB Marcus Mariota suffered a sprained MCL that is likely to sideline him for the remainder of the preseason.
Fantasy Impact
Mariota suffered the injury in Friday's preseason game against the Dolphins. He'll remain the backup behind Jayden Daniels going into the season.
Commanders QB Marcus Mariota exited Friday’s preseason game against the Dolphins after suffering an apparent knee injury.
Fantasy Impact
Mariota will continue to be further evaluated into the upcoming week.