Washington Commanders Lose Key Offensive Stars Daniels, McLaurin, Mariota to Injuries vs Falcons

The Washington Commanders will be without key offensive players Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin for their Week 4 game against the Atlanta Falcons due to injuries. Daniels, the franchise quarterback, is sidelined with a sprained left knee and has not been medically cleared to play, missing his second consecutive game. McLaurin, a two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, is out with a quad injury that has kept him from practicing all week, ending his 72-game playing streak; his status is considered week-to-week with no surgery expected. Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota will start again, having performed well in Daniels' absence, but the team faces challenges as they adapt their offense without these key players. Additional offensive players Noah Brown and John Bates are also out due to injuries, while rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt is expected to play. The Commanders aim to stay competitive in the NFC East while awaiting the return of their injured stars.