Mariota, reconfigured Commanders offense run past Raiders

Mariota, reconfigured Commanders offense run past Raiders

LANDOVER, Md. — With so many changes to the starting offense — either because of injuries, such as to Jayden Daniels and Austin Ekeler, or coaching decisions seeking improvement after a bad loss — the Washington Commanders needed a bit…

NFC Notes: Marcus Mariota, Dak Prescott, Commanders, Cowboys, Eagles

Commanders Washington’s Week 3 win against the Raiders was proof of concept for why the Commanders and QB Marcus Mariota made a reunion such a high priority this offseason. Mariota had some clearer paths to playing time, but valued the environment in Washington so much that he passed on those to stay, and it paid off this past week when he was available to step in. Meanwhile, Washington wanted to preserve the chemistry of the room after Mariota …