Another young NFL quarterback can’t finish Week 2 game: All aTwitter

Marcus Mariota will start Sunday vs Seattle and per @RapSheet on IG: "probably a start at least after that. The Commanders have a decision to make about whether or not to put Jayden Daniels on injured reserve…We simply don't know."

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 21, 2026

I just had a good check-in call with our @Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels! I was happy to hear that he’s in good spirits, and I’m praying for a safe and healthy recovery 🙏🏾

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) September 21, 2026

What I wanna know is why the media never has THIS same energy for Joe Burrow? He’s had multiple significant injuries throughout his career, but every time Jayden gets hurt we gotta hear the RG3 comparisons. The narratives are getting tired.

— 💗 (@SheAintJanae) September 21, 2026

🚨 HISTORY: Jayden Daniels quietly reached an NFL milestone before leaving with an injury.

Daniels became the fastest player in NFL history to reach:

5,000 passing yards
1,200 rushing yards
35 passing TDs

He did it in just 26 career games. pic.twitter.com/kkmum90JzL

— Polymarket Football (@PolymarketBlitz) September 21, 2026

And just watch were all the eyes go on the first TD pass to Lamb. 3 players immediately look to Sainristil… Not sure he's going to be a starter on this defense for much longer at this rate pic.twitter.com/fCMvEl8oDF

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 21, 2026

In the first two games, when quarterbacks aren't considered under duresss, Washington ranks 31st in completion percentage allowed and last in yards per attempt.

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 21, 2026

According to @NextGenStats, Dallas QB Dak Prescott completed 17-of-18 passes for 178 yards and 4 TDs from a 'clean pocket'.

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 21, 2026

The double pass trick play was actually perfectly set up. 3 guys in front and Cowboys out of position. One DB runs past Allegretti and blows it up. pic.twitter.com/ocTlEca5aE

— Grant Paulsen (@GrantPaulsen) September 21, 2026

Jayden Daniels will miss considerable time after dislocating his left elbow, the same that caused him to miss time a year ago:#RaiseHail#NFLpic.twitter.com/0JuN8bpIMg

— Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow) September 21, 2026

Here’s pretty much every Jayden Daniels dropback/run in the 1st half vs. Dallas (pre injury):

11 of 17 passing, 96 yards, 1 TD
69 rushing yards (7 carries)

Looked like he did in 2024. You could see his confidence growing throughout the game. Such a gut punch for the Commanders pic.twitter.com/HecG7Hxyld

— Ethan Cadeaux (@Ethan_Cadeaux) September 21, 2026

A positive from yesterday's debacle is that the Commanders absolutely have a dude in Antonio Williams. Smooth route runner, constantly beating man coverage for two weeks now pic.twitter.com/wXTyoxuLRB

— Nick Akridge (@nick_akridge) September 21, 2026

Love this 3rd down line game from Washington. Great execution and gap integrity. Styles' play strength stands out, and Charles Omenihu's pass-rush ability/use of hands continue to stand out for me. Pressure + no room to escape the pocket + QB hit. pic.twitter.com/iXP9gG2ZFC

— Jamual (@LetMualTellit) September 21, 2026

Drew Stevens got in on the tackle on the opening kickoff.

Not sure how often you want your kicker sticking his nose in on return coverage, but he looked like a guy who wanted to throw his weight around here. pic.twitter.com/pCGPaNt65n

— Grant Paulsen (@GrantPaulsen) September 21, 2026

NFL Teams with 2 games played and 0 sacks

🏈 Miami Dolphins

NFL Teams with a passer rating allowed of 118.5 or worse

🏈 Miami Dolphins
🏈 Washington Commanders

Via Football Reference

— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) September 21, 2026

Numbers strongly support Quinn’s decision to try for the TD. WSH needed only ~3% chance of scoring for the shot to be better than a FG.

Why? Historically, being down 4 vs. 7 at half barely changed win rate (26% vs. 25%). A TD and tie: 49%.

Terrible outcome. Sound decision.

— Neil Greenberg (@ngreenberg) September 21, 2026

Lowest catch rate % this season
(min. 10 targets)

Terry McLaurin 30.8% (4/13)
Xavier Hutchinson 42.9% (6/14)
D.K. Metcalf 44.4% (8/18)
Jameson Williams 50.0% (6/12)
Ted Hurst 50.0% (5/10) pic.twitter.com/hRXob8umKx

— PFF (@PFF) September 21, 2026

Most receiving TDs among active WRs

Davante Adams 118
Mike Evans 109
Stefon Diggs 77
Keenan Allen 70
Odell Beckham Jr 59 pic.twitter.com/8QK1h46Q4M

— PFF (@PFF) September 22, 2026

5 best and worst success rates among runners with at least 20 carries:

Best
Josh Allen
Derrick Henry
Chuba Hubbard
Kenneth Walker
Emmanuel Wilson

Worst
Quinshon Judkins
David Montgomery
Devon Achane
Kyle Monangai
Jeremiyah Love

— Gregg Rosenthal (@greggrosenthal) September 21, 2026

Most dropbacks under pressure this season

C.J. Stroud 41
Jordan Love 34
Bryce Young 34
Tyler Shough 34
Caleb Williams 33 pic.twitter.com/LjfpoAgCEm

— PFF (@PFF) September 21, 2026

nfl passing yards leaders so far this season, as was expected pic.twitter.com/iD74hvmi21

— Jay Cuda (@JayCuda) September 21, 2026