Marcus Mariota, in for hurt Jayden Daniels, leads Commanders
By John Keim · Source: ESPN
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The Commanders were fired up to see Marcus Mariota play well Sunday. Multiple players had asked coach Dan Quinn if they could name Mariota a captain for the rest of the season, a rare move for a backup.
Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota, subbing for the injured Jayden Daniels, reminded the NFL that the organization has another former Heisman Trophy winner -- and former No. 2 pick -- who can still play.