The Washington Commanders and Seattle Seahawks faced off in the Sunday nightcap as Week 9 of the 2025-26 NFL season winds down. It was a dominant win for the Seahawks from start to finish, as Seattle earned a 38-14 victory.
As the game went on for Washington, it went from bad to worse, with a devastating injury in the fourth quarter completely sucking the air out of the stadium.
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Commanders’ star quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a gruesome elbow injury while being tackled by Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas, and was immediately placed in an air cast before being taken to the locker room. Daniels was diagnosed with a dislocated elbow.
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After the game, Robert Griffin III, Washington’s former No. 1 overall pick, ripped Commanders head coach Dan Quinn for having his starters in the game.
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Nov 2, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas (42) tackles Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5), resulting in an injury during the second half at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
Griffin did not hold back as he ripped into Quinn’s decision.
“I’m not a doctor, but all I know is the emotion of watching him with seven minutes left down 38-7. And my first thought is, ‘Why are they still in the game?'” Griffin said. “I understand, you wanna play till the end, but the injuries he’s already had this year and last year, why’s he in the game? Doesn’t make sense.
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“(I) just wanted them to hold him out until after the bye week, just let him get fully healthy and attack the back half of the season as close to 100% as possible. …I can’t help but feel for Jayden Daniels, for Washington Commanders fans. Just demoralizing. …Tough pill to swallow. …Praying for a full recovery.”
It’s a devastating injury for Daniels, who will continue to undergo evaluation to determine the full extent of the damage suffered.
Daniels will be sidelined indefinitely.
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Washington’s primary backup is Marcus Mariota, while veteran Josh Johnson and 2024 undrafted free agent Sam Hartman are the other quarterbacks on the roster.
Up next for the Commanders is a Week 10 clash at home against the Detroit Lions.
Nov 2, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) walks off the field after warmups prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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