Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is expected to miss Monday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs due to his hamstring strain, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday.

During Thursday's press conference, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes commented on not facing Jayden Daniels in Week 8 |@EdEastonJr

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 Washington Commanders continue to lose offensive playmakers to injury and this week they’ll be without their key offensive playmaker, quarterback Jayden Daniels. Daniels was forced from their Week 7 game against the Cowboys due to a hamstring injury and now will miss their Monday Night Football matchup with the Chiefs, per Ian Rapoport.

The Washington Commanders are struggling right now and things might get a bit worse after an update on Jayden Daniels' status.

Noise Surrounding Chiefs In Week 8: Offense Is Cooking, No Jayden Daniels For Commanders The Kansas City Chiefs will have a huge advantage in Week 8 when they host the Washington Commanders.

The Washington Commanders make their final decision on Jayden Daniels' injury status for their Week 8 game against the Chiefs.

Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels was taken off the field late in their Week 7 matchup vs the Dallas Cowboys

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