Marcus Mariota, Jayden Daniels and The Commanders

Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota: The Commanders Secret Formula for Playoff Success
The Washington Commanders head into the playoffs with a rookie sensation at quarterback and an invaluable backup who embodies leadership and resilience.
The Commanders ran a perplexing Marcus Mariota 4th-down play instead of giving Jayden Daniels the ball
To upset the No. 1 seeded Detroit Lions on the road, the Washington Commanders knew they'd probably have to be perfect. They knew they'd have to pull out every trick from their bag to steal points, possessions,
Marcus Mariota replaces Jayden Daniels in second half
Daniels’ day is done. The Commanders pulled him at halftime, placing him in bubble wrap for the second half as the team looks ahead to the postseason. Marcus Mariota started the second half. The Cowboys started third quarterback Trey Lance, who is 14-of-24 for 167 yards, but the Cowboys are 0-for-4 in the red zone.
Marcus Mariota trick play for Commanders goes hilariously wrong
The Commanders took a major gamble with Jayden Daniels in the lineup on fourth down. But Marcus Mariota ended up getting criticized.
Cowboys vs. Commanders Draws Jayden Daniels Response to Marcus Mariota Move
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has given his thoughts on Marcus Mariota's game-winning drive against the Dallas Cowboys.
Commanders WR shares how Marcus Mariota has helped Jayden Daniels
Terry McLaurin noted how backup Marcus Mariota has been "the right kind of person" to share a quarterback room with Jayden Daniels.
Commanders win late again, this time behind Marcus Mariota
With the Commanders opting to sit Jayden Daniels in the second half due to leg soreness, Marcus Mariota came on and threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin with two seconds remaining to give Washington a 23-19 win over the Cowboys.
Marcus Mariota, Commanders look dazed and confused on botched 4th-and-one
Decidedly not how they drew it up. The Washington Commanders are going to have to play a near perfect game to usurp the top-seeded Lions in Detroit on Saturday night and punch a ticket to the NFC Conference Championship game.
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Shedding light on Commanders QB Marcus Mariota's often unseen contributions
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Mariota’s presence provides confidence for Commanders
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