NFL · 2026 season · 2–2 against the closing spread
Washington Commanders
Next: Commanders vs. Giants, Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET. Commanders −3.5, opened −2.5, total 43.5. Moved past our number
Commanders Injury Report · Week 5
| Player | Pos | Status this week | Worth (pts) | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Mariota | QB | Active → Doubtful | 2.7 | Mon Oct 5, 1:15 PM |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | Out → Questionable | -2.3 | Tue Oct 6, 2:54 PM |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | Out → Questionable | -0.4 | Tue Oct 6, 2:54 PM |
| Nick Cross | S | Out → Questionable | -0.3 | Tue Oct 6, 2:54 PM |
| Sam Cosmi | G | Out → Questionable | -0.3 | Tue Oct 6, 2:54 PM |
Starters only, as reported by the team and ESPN. Worth = his value over his healthy backup, in points against the Commanders. Questionable starters have sat 36% of the time this season.
Latest Commanders News
Rain Chance for Giants at Commanders
The forecast for kickoff at Northwest Stadium calls for a 50% chance of rain. Forecasts change; this note updates as the game gets closer.
Quinn eyes Daniels return at QB for Sunday vs. Giants
Dan Quinn said Washington expects Jayden Daniels to practice fully this week and start against the Giants after an elbow injury. That would return the Commanders' starting quarterback in place of the backup options. ESPN player news
Mariota diagnosed with sprained MCL, timeline uncertain
Washington coach Dan Quinn said Mariota has a sprained MCL in his right knee with no set recovery timeline. The quarterback is doubtful, clouding Washington's situation under center. ESPN player news
Commanders receiver Lane suffers fractured, dislocated ankle
Washington wideout Jaylin Lane reportedly broke and dislocated his ankle in the loss to Indianapolis. The severity points to a long absence, thinning a receiver group already missing Terry McLaurin. ProFootballTalk
Line moves 1 toward the Commanders after last week's results
The consensus spread on Giants at Commanders has moved from −2.5 to −3.5 (home side). The move began within hours of the teams' last games: the market re-rating them on what it just saw, not a news story.
Daniels aiming to return at QB for Commanders against Giants
Jayden Daniels is set to practice fully this week as he recovers from an elbow injury and is targeting a return for Week 5 against the Giants. That would put Washington's starting quarterback back after backup duty was needed in London. ESPN player news
Mariota faces tests on aggravated MCL sprain
Mariota will undergo further testing after aggravating the right MCL sprain he first suffered in the preseason, which knocked him out of the London game. That puts his availability for Washington's next game in doubt with Jayden Daniels already sidelined. ESPN player news
Mariota out for rest of London game with knee injury
Washington has ruled Marcus Mariota out for the remainder of Sunday's game against Indianapolis with a knee injury. With Jayden Daniels already inactive, the Commanders must finish the game with their third quarterback. ESPN player news
Mariota hurt early in London, Commanders QB spot in flux
Mariota, starting with Jayden Daniels out, was injured in the first quarter against the Colts and went to the locker room for evaluation, leaving him questionable. Washington may have to turn to a third-string quarterback for the rest of the game. ESPN player news
McLaurin sidelined as Commanders face Colts in London
Washington will play the Colts without top receiver Terry McLaurin. With Marcus Mariota starting in place of Jayden Daniels, the Commanders lose their main passing threat. ProFootballTalk
Daniels ruled out, Commanders turn to backup QB vs Colts
Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels is inactive for Sunday's game against Indianapolis. The Commanders will start a backup at quarterback, a significant change to their offense. ESPN player news
McLaurin a late injury report addition, questionable vs Colts
Washington added receiver Terry McLaurin to its injury report late in the week and listed him as questionable for Sunday's game against Indianapolis in London. His availability matters with Marcus Mariota expected to start at quarterback. ProFootballTalk
2026 Season: How the Line Moved
| Week | Game | Opened | Closed | Move | Result | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at Eagles | +5 | +6 | +1.0 | L 22–24 | Covered |
| 2 | at Cowboys | +4.5 | +4 | −0.5 | L 20–37 | Didn't cover |
| 3 | vs. Seahawks | +2.5 | +8.5 | +6.0 | W 33–31 | Covered |
| 4 | vs. Colts | +4.5 | +5 | +0.5 | L 13–30 | Didn't cover |
| 5 | vs. Giants | −2.5 | −3.5 | −1.0 | Upcoming | — |
| 6 | at 49ers | +7.5 | +7.5 | — | Upcoming | — |
The Commanders' consensus spread (median of U.S. sportsbooks and Kalshi) at our first look and at kickoff. A positive move means the market moved against the Commanders.