Of course, injuries can be blamed for many of the struggles. Daniels has already missed three games, including Week 8, and now NFL insider Adam Schefter isn't sure the quarterback will be back for Week 9 either.

The Washington Commanders held their breath as Jayden Daniels did not do any structural damage to his hamstring. However, Week 8 is not a given.

Marcus Mariota will start, in place of Jayden Daniels. Mariota is making his third start of the season and has posted a 1-1 record so far.

Jayden Daniels' hamstring injury explained — what happened, his recovery update, and if the Commanders QB will play in Week 9.

Week 8 of the NFL season is in full swing, and there are some key players dealing with injuries. See who's in and who's out.

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said on Monday that quarterback Jayden Daniels avoided a serious hamstring injury when he was hurt in last Sunday’s loss to the Cowboys, but he added that it might be significant enough to keep him from playing in Week 8.

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.

WASHINGTON - Jayden Daniels will be out Monday for the Washington Commanders' game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Daniels suffered a hamstring strain last week against the Dallas Cowboys. Before that, Daniels was out for two games with a knee injury. Marcus Mariota will start in place of Daniels.