Overview
- Daniels sustained a right hamstring strain in the third quarter of the Week 7 loss at Dallas on a sack that forced a fumble.
- Coach Dan Quinn said an MRI revealed no significant or long‑term damage, prompting a cautious decision to sit the quarterback for Monday night.
- Mariota makes his third start of 2025 after going 1–1 in Weeks 3–4 when Daniels missed time with a left‑knee sprain.
- Multiple outlets, including NFL Network, ESPN and the Associated Press, reported Daniels will sit against Kansas City, with Josh Johnson also on the quarterback depth chart.
- Washington is 3–4 entering a tough run of games, and receivers Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel are expected to practice this week.