By james art The Washington Commanders dominated the first half of their Week 7 matchup against the Carolina Panthers, but it came at a cost. Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a rib injury and left the game, leaving fans and the coaching staff unsure of the severity of his condition.
While Daniels’ absence didn’t visibly affect the scoreboard, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn shared his immediate thoughts on the injury.
“I don’t have much information about the update yet. Sounds like a rib injury, but I don’t have an official update for you. We’ll get one as soon as we can,” Quinn said.
Despite that setback, the Washington head coach remained focused on the bigger picture.
“There’s a way and a style we want to play,” he stressed, pointing to the energy and grit that define the team. “There is a lot of ball left to play and we have a massive second half to prepare for. We get the ball back and you have to attack.
Injuries have become an all-too-familiar theme for the Commanders this season, with running back Brian Robinson just returning to the lineup after his own injury. While they awaited updates on Daniels’ condition, veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota stepped in, effectively leading the offense.
With Mariota at the helm, the Commanders showed their resilience and determination, dominating the first half and looking to maintain that momentum in the second half to secure the victory.
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