Washington is 0-2 after road losses to NFC East rivals Philadelphia and Dallas, and quarterback Jayden Daniels is sidelined indefinitely with a dislocated left elbow. Backup Marcus Mariota is the team's current starter as the Commanders prepare to host Seattle.
An Athletic columnist argued it was time to panic, citing Washington's injury-hit offensive line and ninth-toughest remaining schedule, including a difficult stretch through Week 11. ESPN's FPI put the Commanders' playoff chances at 7.4%, ranked 25th. The defense has forced no turnovers through two games.
Washington says it has not discussed adding a veteran quarterback while it gathers more information on Daniels, and says it trusts Mariota. A roundup contributor noted surgery could make Daniels' absence last the season; no surgery decision or return timetable is reported.
