<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl-rumors-dolphins-raiders-emerge-marcus-mariota-free-agency-suitors');   ga('set', 'title', 'NFL rumors: Dolphins, Raiders emerge as Marcus Mariota free agency suitors');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/NFL-rumors-Dolphins-Raiders-emerge-as-Marcus-Mariota-free-agency-suitors.jpg"></figure><h1>NFL rumors: Dolphins, Raiders emerge as Marcus Mariota free agency suitors</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-02-03T14:07:37-08:00">February 3rd, 2:07pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-02-03T14:07:54-08:00">February 3rd, 2:07pm</time><address><a>Alex House</a>Alex House is a sports journalist who covers the NFL, NBA, and MLB for ClutchPoints. He grew up in a New York sports-heavy region in Connecticut and earned his journalism degree at the University of Rhode Island. His in-depth knowledge of two of the most passionate and raucous fan bases in the country gives him a truly unique writing voice.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Las Vegas Raiders</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota did not live up to his status as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, but he has still carved out a role for himself during the last 10 years. The 31-year-old is a valuable backup quarterback option entering free agency after playing behind <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-marcus-mariota-true-feelings-jayden-daniels-nfl-future">stellar rookie Jayden Daniels</a> on the Washington Commanders this past season.</p><p>Daniels highlighted Mariota’s mentorship, crediting the man with instilling confidence in him during his inaugural NFL campaign. Beyond his veteran presence, the former Oregon Ducks star and national champion runner-up is a solid insurance option for teams that own uncertain or injury-prone QB rooms.</p><p>While appearing on Monday’s episode of “The Pat McAfee Show,” Adam Schefter <a href="https://x.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/1886471758468768131" rel="noopener">named two possible destinations</a> for Mariota. “There could be a little bit of interest in Marcus Mariota between the Raiders and Dolphins,” the ESPN NFL insider said. “He’s gonna have some interesting choices this offseason.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">"There could be a little bit of interest in Marcus Mariota between the Raiders and Dolphins..</p><p>He's gonna have some choices this offseason"<a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AdamSchefter</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PMSLive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PMSLive</a> <a href="https://t.co/H1vRP3IPuE">pic.twitter.com/H1vRP3IPuE</a></p><p>— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/1886471758468768131?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><h2><b>Marcus Mariota still has something to offer</b></h2><p>Schefter cited Mariota’s relationships with members of each team as reasons why he might consider signing with either Las Vegas or Miami in free agency. The three-time Fist-Team Pac-12 selection played for new Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly in Eugene and is thus a logical choice to potentially act as a bridge to a long-term quarterback candidate. Perhaps he could challenge Aidan O’Connell for the starting job at training camp.</p><p>One must also not rule out the Dolphins as a favorable suitor. Mariota is good friends with fellow Hawaiian Tua Tagovailoa and could welcome the opportunity to stand behind him on the depth chart. Moreover, the Dolphins can use him. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/dolphins-news-chris-grier-delivers-strict-tua-tagovailoa-injury-demand">Tagovailoa’s most recent concussion issues</a> raise questions that obviously transcend the field, but his injury risk does require football-related action to be taken.</p><p>A lack of viable backup signal-callers might have ultimately cost Miami the final AFC Wild Card slot in 2024-25. Although Mariota’s numbers will not knock anyone’s socks off, he did complete more than 77 percent of his pass attempts while throwing for 364 yards and four touchdowns in three games for the Commanders.</p><p>He continues to make the most of his NFL situation, and figures to generate plenty of interest this March.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NFL rumors: Dolphins, Raiders emerge as Marcus Mariota free agency suitors

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/commanders-news-marcus-mariota-trick-play-goes-hilariously-wrong');   ga('set', 'title', 'Marcus Mariota trick play for Commanders goes hilariously wrong vs. Lions');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Marcus-Mariota-trick-play-goes-hilariously-wrong.jpg"></figure><h1>Marcus Mariota trick play for Commanders goes hilariously wrong vs. Lions</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-01-18T18:15:08-08:00">January 18th, 6:15pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-01-18T18:15:08-08:00">January 18th, 6:15pm</time><address><a>Lorenzo J Reyna</a>Lorenzo J Reyna has joined ClutchPoints as Associate Editor of NFL &amp; NCAA Football. He's equipped with past experience for both realms through his recent stops at Pro Football Network and Heavy while also writing for 247Sports. His Twitter/X handle is @LJ_Reyna and his Instagram is @lj_zo_rey.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Washington Commanders tried to fool the Detroit Lions with two quarterbacks in one play. Marcus Mariota, however, botched the trick play in hilarious fashion.</p><p>Facing fourth down, the backup to Jayden Daniels went into motion, moonlighting as a wide receiver. Then Mariota stopped and lined up directly behind center. Washington attempted to get Mariota to sneak it past the defense. The Lions ate that play up quick — forcing the turnover on downs.</p><p>Mariota got roasted immediately online. Warren Sharp joined the list of mockers, saying “I’m not trusting my playoff life to Marcus Mariota.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">I’m not trusting my playoff life to Marcus Mariota <a href="https://t.co/Pw2YaxM7eo">pic.twitter.com/Pw2YaxM7eo</a></p><p>— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/SharpFootball/status/1880788526176026730?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Draft Kings <a href="https://x.com/DraftKings/status/1880788333829452129" rel="noopener">also called out the decision</a>, believing the play isn’t necessary when Daniels is the QB. <a href="https://x.com/iam_johnw/status/1880788255333114201" rel="noopener">One more fan</a> suggested to never take the ball out of Daniels’ hands.</p><p>Washington trailed 7-3 with under 12 minutes in the second quarter. But took the 10-7 lead at 10:55 in the second off Brian Robinson Jr. scoring from two yards out.</p><h2><b>Has Marcus Mariota taken significant snaps for Commanders? </b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Mariota.jpg"><figcaption>Lucas Boland-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Mariota is far from the QB1 he once was. He joins Daniels as past Heisman Trophy winners and No. 2 overall draft picks.</p><p>But he’s had to take the backseat to Daniels. The veteran has since watched Daniels put together a rookie season of the ages. Does that mean Mariota hasn’t taken any snaps?</p><p>Mariota saw action in three total games this season. He completed 34 passes out of 44 attempts in mop up duty. He compiled 364 passing yards. But he looked efficient before Washington entered the playoffs.</p><p>The former Oregon Ducks QB hit 15-of-18 passing against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 18. He tallied 161 yards, tossed two touchdowns and completed 83.3% of his throws. Mariota guided the 23-19 win as Daniels took the rest ahead of the playoffs.</p><p>The 31-year-old also took snaps against the Carolina Panthers on Oct. 20. He went 18-of-23 for 205 yards and fired two TD passes in that 40-7 romp.</p><p>Mariota, though, didn’t see anymore snaps after that now infamous QB sneak. And his Commanders fell behind 14-10 with under 7:30 left in the second.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Marcus Mariota trick play for Commanders goes hilariously wrong vs. Lions

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/commanders-news-marcus-mariota-true-feelings-jayden-daniels-nfl-future');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders’ Marcus Mariota shares true feelings about Jayden Daniels’ NFL future');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Marcus-Mariota-shares-true-feelings-about-Jayden-Daniels-NFL-future.jpg"></figure><h1>Commanders’ Marcus Mariota shares true feelings about Jayden Daniels’ NFL future</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-01-06T07:52:36-08:00">January 6th, 7:52am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-01-06T10:38:11-08:00">January 6th, 10:38am</time><address><a href="https://haydencilley.wixsite.com/hayden-cilley-s-port">Hayden Cilley</a>Hayden Cilley joined ClutchPoints in August 2024 as a Phoenix Suns and Mercury reporter, as well as an Associate Editor. Hayden graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University while covering events like the 2023 NCAA Men's Final Four, the 2024 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and the Arizona State men's swim and dive team. He recently covered the Phoenix Mercury for The Next Hoops and PHNX Sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Washington Commanders rookie quarterback <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-jayden-daniels-exclusive-club-pro-bowl-selection">Jayden Daniels joined an exclusive club after his Pro Bowl selection</a>. However, it came as no surprise to backup quarterback Marcus Mariota. The former No. 2 pick in the 2015 NFL Draft had <a href="https://x.com/NFLonFOXPod/status/1876018814372163695" rel="noopener">some high praise</a> about the rookie quarterback following their Week 18 win.</p><p>“I think the sky is the limit for him,” Mariota said.</p><p>His teammate had a historic rookie season. The former Heisman Trophy winner balled out after being taken with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. He had a <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DaniJa02.htm" rel="noopener">69% completion percentage</a>, among various other impressive statistics.</p><p>Daniels threw for 3,568 yards and 25 touchdowns, with nine interceptions. On the ground, he rushed for 891 yards and six touchdowns. His legitimate dual-threat ability made it possible for the Commanders to make the playoffs.</p><p>The 12-5 record placed them in a Wild Card spot. It’s the first time that Washington has made the playoffs since the 2020-21 season with Taylor Heinecke playing quarterback.</p><p>A rookie leading a team to the playoffs after a rough 2023-24 season is almost unheard of. If you’re Daniels, though, then it was entirely possible. They lock up the No. 4 seed and will host the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round.</p><h2><b>Marcus Mariota sees the Commanders’ future bright with Jayden Daniels</b></h2><p>While the passing and rushing numbers took everyone’s attention, one statistic in particular stood out. His efficiency. He completed 69% of his passes. For a rookie, that’s unheard of, but it puts him in unique territory.</p><p>Daniels was <a href="https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/best-qb-completion-percentage-for-2024-nfl-season" rel="noopener">sixth in completion percentage</a>. He was ahead of Pro Bowl quarterbacks like Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson. Furthermore, he unlocked a swagger that the Commanders fanbase hasn’t seen in a long time.</p><p>That, combined with new coaching and management, has been the perfect recipe for success. Still, they’ll have their work cut out for them against an experienced Tampa Bay Buccaneers</p><p>Although they’re a young team, they already have playoff experience. Green Bay thrashed the Dallas Cowboys in the 2024 Wild Card round, thanks to Jordan Love performing at an All-Pro level. After all, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-washington-curiously-benches-jayden-daniels-amid-ugly-game-vs-cowboys">Daniels was curiously benched</a> in the season finale.</p><p>The same could happen with Daniels in the Wild Card. Regardless of what happens, this season has been a positive step for the Commanders. They have their future quarterback, who is already reaching superstar status.</p><p>Mariota’s comments are a sentiment of how his teammates feel about Daniels. The next test will come against the Buccaneers. Until then, the praise and adoration of the rookie’s success will continue.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders’ Marcus Mariota shares true feelings about Jayden Daniels’ NFL future

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Derek was previously a fantasy football expert at DK and SB Nation, and he has been featured at FanSided, USA Today, NBC Sports, The New York Post, and others.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Derrick Henry and Marcus Mariota met up after the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/2-ravens-overreactions-victory-commanders">Baltimore Ravens defeated the Washington Commanders</a> in Week 6. As players scattered across the field for jersey swaps, and other post-game brouhaha, Henry found his old quarterback in the shuffle.</p><p>A lot has changed for the former Tennessee Titans tandem, but their friendship <a href="https://x.com/brgridiron/status/1846300027448082709" rel="noopener">appears to be intact</a>.</p><p>Henry was seen jumping for joy at Mariota, as fans watched reminiscing of their time together early in their careers. Mariota was selected by the Titans with the No. 2 overall pick in 2015. Henry joined the squad the next year, as a second-rounder.</p><p>The Titans gradually improved when the two talented players shifted the offense. They put together three-straight winning seasons from 2016 to 2018, before the team brought in Ryan Tannehill to take over as starting quarterback. Mariota exited Tennessee for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2020, and he’s had stints with the Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles and currently Washington.</p><p>While Mariota developed more into a journeyman QB in recent years, he looks to have maintained his connection to his former teammate. It reminds NFL fans and organizations how unique players’ friendships are when they enter the pros together, and begin their NFL journey around the same time.</p><h2><b>How Derrick Henry fared in Week 6</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Derrick-Henry.jpg"><figcaption>Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Even at age 30, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/ravens-news-derrick-henry-hearfelt-message-historic-performance">Henry continues to have a remarkable performances</a>, and he certainly hasn’t surrendered his rightful place on the RB mountaintop. He’s now amassed 704 yards on 119 carries for eight touchdowns in his first season with the Ravens. After a star-studded six campaigns in Tennessee, Henry’s continuing his dominance, which many fans were concerned about when he joined forces with Lamar Jackson.</p><p>In the Ravens’ 30-23 victory over the Commanders in Week 6, Henry posted his third 100-plus yard outing, and scored two touchdowns. He also ran 24 times.</p><p>Henry and Baltimore continue their path to a bright AFC conclusion against the 4-2 Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7, while Mariota and the surprising Commanders face the Carolina Panthers.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Derrick Henry, Marcus Mariota embrace surfaces after Week 6 matchup

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He grew up in a New York sports-heavy region in Connecticut and earned his journalism degree at the University of Rhode Island. His in-depth knowledge of two of the most passionate and raucous fan bases in the country gives him a truly unique writing voice.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Protecting potential <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-magic-johnson-instant-reaction-washington-jayden-daniels-nfl-draft-pick">franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels</a> becomes even more important for the Washington Commanders following the latest injury update. Backup QB Marcus Mariota suffered a torn pectoral and is being <a href="https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1832494094007882166" rel="noopener">placed on the injured reserve</a>, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.</p><p>Mariota missed the last week of practice, so his availability for the 2024-25 season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was already in serious doubt. Though, this roster move now means the Commanders will be without him for at least the first four games on the schedule.</p><p>Jeff Driskel will jump up to the No. 2 slot on the depth chart, sitting directly behind Daniels. Former Notre Dame signal-caller Sam Hartman is being elevated from the practice squad as Washington’s third-stringer. Although Mariota did not live up to his No. 2 overall draft pick status, he ranks as one of the better backups in the NFL. His absence is cause for concern.</p><h2><b>Commanders must protect Jayden Daniels</b></h2><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl-rumors-commanders-getting-lamar-jackson-2-0-if-they-take-jayden-daniels-no-2">The run-heavy style of Daniels</a> comes with some injury risk, which requires the Commanders to have a trustworthy option waiting in the wings. Fellow Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota has made 74 starts in his nine-year professional career. His experience could come in handy even if all goes right and Daniels suits up for all 17 regular season games.</p><p>The Commanders’ offensive line is regarded as <a href="https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-2024-offensive-line-rankings-detroit-lions-penei-sewell-frank-ragnow" rel="noopener">the sixth-worst</a> in the NFL by Pro Football Focus, which could make life difficult for the rookie quarterback. Avoiding sacks and ferocious hits should be the top priority in his debut versus the Buccaneers. After all, he is being tapped as the franchise’s savior.</p><p>Furthermore, Washington does not have a solid contingency plan following Marcus Mariota’s injury. Jeff Driskel, a 2016 sixth-rounder, has thrown just 46 in-game passes over the last two years. Rookie Sam Hartman has obviously thrown none.</p><p>Jayden Daniels is not thinking about those scenarios, though. He is only focused on beginning his NFL career with a victory in Raymond James Stadium. Opening kickoff for Commanders-Bucs is set for approximately 4:25 p.m. ET.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2024 SEASON STATS
PASSING YDS	PASSING TDS	INTERCEPTIONS	POSITION RANK
621.3	11.7	0	36

2024 SEASON STATS
PASSING YDS	PASSING TDS	INTERCEPTIONS	POSITION RANK
621.3	11.7	0	36

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