New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders' star quarterback, has been sidelined for their NFL Week 3 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, head coach Dan Quinn announced Friday. Daniels, who suffered a knee sprain in the team's Week 2 loss to the Green Bay Packers, will miss the first game of his NFL career. Notably, veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota will step in as the starter for the Commanders' home game on Sunday.

Jayden Daniels, the 2024 Pro Bowler and AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, sustained the knee injury during Washington's Thursday Night Football defeat. Despite showing progress in his recovery, including limited participation in Friday's practice, Quinn emphasized a cautious approach to ensure the 24...