The Washington Commanders ' season could hang in the balance on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. Head coach Dan Quinn officially ruled out star quarterback Jayden Daniels as he continues to recover from a knee sprain. Backup Marcus Mariota will take charge under center with the team attempting to avoid going sub-.500 after three games.

If the Washington Commanders could steal one player away from the Las Vegas Raiders, the choice would be easy.

The Washington Commanders may have to adjust their offense a bit if QB Jayden Daniels is out against the Las Vegas Raiders, leaving an opportunity for this form

The Washington Commanders are rumored to be leaning toward sitting QB Jayden Daniels in Week 3 amid his recent knee injury.

USA Today's NFL experts make their picks for a Week 3 showdown between the Washington Commanders and Las Vegas Raiders

The Raiders suffered a pummeling at the hands of the Los Angeles Chargers last week. The three interceptions thrown by Geno Smith and the three sacks he took weren't helpful, but he was under pressure the entire game.

The Commanders will be without their starting quarterback, as Jayden Daniels has been ruled out with a knee injury. Marcus Mariota is set to start.

Robert Griffin III applauds the Washington Commanders for sitting Jayden Daniels while he deals with a knee injury.