"There isn't much that Marcus Mariota hasn't seen during his rollercoaster NFL career. The bright lights of prime time aren't for everyone, but the poise displayed by the Heisman Trophy winner quickly became a calming influence amid the chaos. Getting off to a positive start was crucial. Mariota was in complete command at the line of scrimmage. He never forced anything; he always took what the Kansas City Chiefs defense gave him."
"The Commanders got their prolific wide receiver duo of Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel Sr. back into the lineup following their respective injury absences. That didn't guarantee anything, but it did nothing to hurt Washington's chances of pulling off a league-shaking upset. As it turned out, Mariota's bright start to the game couldn't be sustained, and the Commanders dropped their third game in a row to find themselves at 3-5 through eight weeks."
Jayden Daniels was ruled out before Week 8 preparations, so Marcus Mariota started for the Washington Commanders against the Kansas City Chiefs. Mariota made his third start of the season and did so on Monday Night Football against a strong opponent. Washington entered the game shorthanded and as heavy underdogs, but Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel Sr. returned to the lineup. Mariota began the game poised, showing command at the line and taking what the defense gave him. That early effectiveness faded, and Washington lost their third consecutive game, dropping to 3-5 through eight weeks.
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