Commanders rule Jayden Daniels out for Week 3; Marcus Mariota to start

Daniels is out for the Week 3 game, and Marcus Mariota will start in his place, a confirmed availability change that affects game-day planning.

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- The team listed Jayden Daniels as out for Sunday’s matchup versus Seattle.
- Marcus Mariota was confirmed to start in Daniels’ place.
- The change directly alters Washington’s offensive game plan for Week 3.
- Coaching staff must tailor play-calling to Mariota’s strengths and the backup cadence.
- Seattle will prepare for Mariota’s tendencies rather than Daniels’ mobility and play style.
- The starter change is in effect for Sunday and will be re-evaluated as Daniels’ recovery progresses.

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