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.

The Commanders need a win to save their season, and they most likely will need to do it without their starting quarterback, Jayden Daniels.

The trauma suffered by this fan base during the Daniel Snyder era is real, but it's time to lay the ghosts of quarterbacks past to rest.

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