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The fantasy football quarterback situation is getting juicier with Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season on deck. With injuries, benchings and trades all already affecting the space, there is a lot to digest to stay ahead of the game. Injuries are a big factor in Week 8 on both ends of the spectrum. On […]

It’s going to be a tough challenge for the Washington Commanders against the Chiefs. That’s true even if they get some of their top players back in the lineup. But here are the Commanders’ bold predictions for the blockbuster Week 8 clash versus the Chiefs. Washington comes in with a record of 3-4, having lost […]

The Washington Commanders and Kansas City Chiefs meet in Week 8 for Monday Night Football. This will be an exciting primetime clash as the Chiefs aim to re-establish themselves as the top team in the AFC. Washington is 3-4 on the season with wins against the Los Angeles Chargers, Las Vegas Raiders, and the New […]

The Kansas City Chiefs (4-3) are finding their rhythm at the perfect time. After shutting out the Las Vegas Raiders 31-0 in Week 7, Kansas City is showing flashes of the dominant team fans have come to expect. Now, the reigning AFC powerhouse returns home to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium for a Monday Night […]

Washington Commanders fans had their concerns when Jayden Daniels was ruled out for Week 3. However, head coach Dan Quinn did not hesitate to hand the reins over the Marcus Mariota. The former starter stepped in against the Las Vegas Raiders and led the Commanders to a 41-17 win. Mariota’s performance was enough to earn […]

Quarterback play has defined the early weeks of the 2025 fantasy football season. Some surprising names have emerged as reliable starters while others have left managers scrambling for alternatives. By Week 4, it’s clear that sticking with name value alone isn’t always enough. Matchups, health, and system fit matter just as much as pedigree. This […]

As Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota started Sunday in the 41-24 win over the Las Vegas Raiders with the injury to Jayden Daniels, he filled in nicely, though there was a moment with head coach Dan Quinn that had some people worried. The Commanders’ quarterback accidentally ran into Quinn at the end of a play, […]

The Las Vegas Raiders didn’t just lose to the Washington Commanders in Week 3 — they unraveled. The 41-24 defeat exposed flaws in all three phases, and head coach Pete Carroll made it clear afterward that the failure starts with him. “It looked like we were off,” Carroll said postgame. “It’s not scheme-wise. Just physically, […]

With Jayden Daniels out due to a knee injury, the Washington Commanders turned to veteran backup Marcus Mariota for their Week 3 matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders. Mariota immediately made an impression on head coach Dan Quinn, just not in the way he had prepared for. The 31-year-old is still as nimble as he […]

The Washington Commanders announced that Jayden Daniels will not be playing in the Week 3 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders due to a knee injury. Instead, backup quarterback Marcus Mariota will get the start. With the game just days away, Robert Griffin III shares his take on the organization’s decision. Griffin, who played for […]

Depending on your point of view, the Washington Commanders are falling out of the elite teams, or the fraud-watch narrative is overblown. But what matters in the NFL is the next game. And here are the bold predictions for the Commanders’ contest against the Raiders in Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season. The Commanders […]

The Washington Commanders may be without their starting quarterback, Jayden Daniels, in Week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders after suffering a knee injury in Week 2. That means that Marcus Mariota will slot in as the starter if he’s sidelined. As of now, it looks like Mariota could possibly be the QB1 after the […]

The 2025 season is shaping up to be about more than just shaking things up within the Washington Commanders franchise—it’s also about keeping some things steady. This goes for their young starting quarterback and the seasoned pro backing him up. Marcus Mariota is sticking around for a second year in the nation’s capital, opting for […]

The Washington Commanders solidified the quarterback position after locking up Jayden Daniels’ backup this offseason. During Daniels’ rookie campaign, Washington relied on former Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota. Reports indicate that Mariota is returning for another season. Mariota is re-signing a one-year, $8 million contract to remain in Washington, according to Tom Pelissero of the […]

The 2025 free agency period will be an interesting time for the Indianapolis Colts. For the fourth straight year, the Colts missed the playoffs, forcing them to enter the 2025 NFL offseason without a sense of direction. Head coach Shane Steichen is an even 17-17 ahead of his third season with the team. Steichen and […]

Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota did not live up to his status as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, but he has still carved out a role for himself during the last 10 years. The 31-year-old is a valuable backup quarterback option entering free agency after playing behind stellar rookie Jayden […]

The Washington Commanders tried to fool the Detroit Lions with two quarterbacks in one play. Marcus Mariota, however, botched the trick play in hilarious fashion. Facing fourth down, the backup to Jayden Daniels went into motion, moonlighting as a wide receiver. Then Mariota stopped and lined up directly behind center. Washington attempted to get Mariota […]

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels joined an exclusive club after his Pro Bowl selection. However, it came as no surprise to backup quarterback Marcus Mariota. The former No. 2 pick in the 2015 NFL Draft had some high praise about the rookie quarterback following their Week 18 win. “I think the sky is the […]

The Washington Commanders have been one of the best stories in the NFL during the 2024 season. Washington entered Week 18 with an 11-5 record, the team’s best since the 1991 season when they won the Super Bowl. The Commanders made a bold move at quarterback on Sunday despite having something to play for. The […]

Derrick Henry and Marcus Mariota met up after the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Washington Commanders in Week 6. As players scattered across the field for jersey swaps, and other post-game brouhaha, Henry found his old quarterback in the shuffle. A lot has changed for the former Tennessee Titans tandem, but their friendship appears to be […]

After a blowout win against the Arizona Cardinals, the Washington Commanders potentially welcome back two key players from injuries ahead of Week 5. Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota is set to return to practice while running back Austin Ekeler is trending toward game readiness, according to team updates. Marcus Mariota, who has been on injured reserve […]

Protecting potential franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels becomes even more important for the Washington Commanders following the latest injury update. Backup QB Marcus Mariota suffered a torn pectoral and is being placed on the injured reserve, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Mariota missed the last week of practice, so his availability for the 2024-25 […]

The University of Oregon Ducks football program has a rich history of success, characterized by numerous conference championships, memorable bowl game victories, and a tradition of producing outstanding players who have left their marks on not only the program but the sport. Before Oregon football kicks off for the 2024 season, removed from the Pac-12 […]

The 2024 NFL offseason has been nothing short of eventful for the Washington Commanders. Amid the flurry of transactions and strategic decisions, one move stands out for its sheer audacity and potential for high risk: the acquisition of quarterback Marcus Mariota. Many have questioned whether this gamble will pay off for a franchise desperate to […]

Back in April, the Washington Commanders selected Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Jayden Daniels with the 2nd overall pick in the NFL Draft. It was a pick that seemingly signified the beginning of a new era of football in Washington, one marked by the arrival of young, dynamic franchise quarterback — the likes of which Washington […]

Jayden Daniels seemingly outdid all other quarterbacks in college football last season, at least from an individual perspective. That’s what the voters of the Heisman Trophy told us when he won the award back in December. And now, he’s considered one of the top picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. Daniels was without question one […]

The Washington Commanders are widely expected to take a quarterback with their second pick at the 2024 NFL Draft, but they just added one to their QB room on Tuesday, with former Philadelphia Eagles backup Marcus Mariota agreeing to a deal with them, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. “Former Eagles QB Marcus Mariota is […]

Newly signed Oregon football quarterback Dillon Gabriel doesn’t just have his new team picked out after transferring to the Ducks from the Oklahoma Sooners — he’s got his new number picked out, too. On Saturday afternoon, Gabriel announced on social media that he’d don number eight for the Ducks. Check out the post here. MARCUS […]

The Philadelphia Eagles remain the proud owner of the NFL’s best record to this point, even though they’re coming off a disappointing showing in their 42-19 defeat at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers. The Eagles are 10-2, and barring an unforeseen, unmitigated disaster, they will be making the postseason, and it’s thanks in […]

Although there are definite exceptions, a team does not usually play up to its full capabilities in the postseason if its starting quarterback is injured. The Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl under those set of circumstances before, but they will surely need a healthy Jalen Hurts to hoist their second Lombardi Trophy in February. […]

Arthur Smith and the Atlanta Falcons are still in the process of discovering what they have at the quarterback position. Coming into the season, quarterback Desmond Ridder carried a significant question mark above his head. After the unceremonious exit of last year’s quarterback, Marcus Mariota, this was Ridder’s season to lead, as head coach Arthur […]

One of the hardest days of the year for NFL front office members, coaches, and players is cut day.  NFL teams must trim their rosters down from 90 to 53 players on Aug. 29, at 4 p.m. ET. Unlike in previous years, where there were multiple cut days, the entire roster purge will occur on […]

The Philadelphia Eagles concluded their preseason on Thursday with a loss to the Indianapolis Colts. What is not a foregone conclusion is who will backup quarterback Jalen Hurts. The Eagles signed veteran Marcus Mariota this offseason with many projecting him to be Philly’s No. 2 behind their MVP candidate signal-caller. The preseason performance of rookie […]

The preseason is all about competition with each NFL team. Many players are competing for starting spots, but the large majority of them are competing for roster spots. Every roster spot has to be earned. Unfortunately, not everybody can make it on the 53-man roster. Even those who were expected to make the 53-man roster […]

The Philadelphia Eagles tied the Cleveland Browns 18-18 Thursday night in Week 2 of the 2023 NFL preseason. Of much more significance to the Eagles than the final score was the play of Marcus Mariota. By completing nine of 17 pass attempts for just 86 yards, no touchdowns and an interception, Marcus Mariota didn’t inspire […]

Marcus Mariota’s second NFL preseason showing as a backup quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles did not go as the veteran QB planned.  Third-stringer Tanner McKee had a strong showing however, so some wondered if he might jump Mariota in the depth chart. After the Eagles’ 18-18 tie with the Cleveland Browns, head coach Nick Sirianni […]

Atlanta Falcons fans don’t seem to be holding back any hard feelings they might have for former quarterback Marcus Mariota. Mariota, who started the majority of the games last year for Atlanta, is now a backup for the Philadelphia Eagles. And in the team’s preseason game Thursday night against the Cleveland Browns, the former Oregon […]

There is some unfinished business for the Philadelphia Eagles. They had a stellar 2022 season and dominated throughout the NFC. They used their spot as the No. 1 seed in the conference to roll through the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs and held their own in the Super Bowl until […]

The Philadelphia Eagles had a remarkable 2022 NFL season, culminating in their Super Bowl appearance against the Kansas City Chiefs. With standout performances from quarterback Jalen Hurts, wide receiver DeVonta Smith, and a formidable defense led by Fletcher Cox and Darius Slay, the Eagles soared to new heights. As they look ahead to the 2023 […]