Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has a "very real possibility" of only missing one game due to a hamstring injury that already has him ruled out for Monday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs,

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

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

Marcus Mariota will start in place of Daniels as the Commanders try and avoid falling to 3-5 overall. Unfortunately, fans won't get to see Daniels go toe-to-toe against Mahomes, and the latter is disappointed by that.

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

Quarterback Jayden Daniels will miss the Washington Commanders ' game at the Kansas City Chiefs because of an injured right hamstring and Marcus Mariota will start in his place. Washington (3-4) has lost two games in a row heading into the contest at Kansas City (4-3).

Wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel returned to practice Thursday for the Washington Commanders, but coach Dan Quinn confirmed that quarterback Jayden Daniels will miss the team’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.