Marcus Mariota Gets Another Start as Jayden Daniels Remains Sidelined
Ian Rapoport reported Dan Quinn made it official that Mariota will start once again.
The Marcus Mariota experience is getting a sequel in .
head coach Dan Quinn made it official on Friday, according to Ian Rapoport: is still not quite ready to return. That means Mariota will take the snaps when the come to town.
This is the reality of life with a backup quarterback. You aren't asking for a masterpiece; you are just begging them not to drive the franchise into a ditch while the starter heals.
is coming off a chaotic 33-31 shootout win over the , proving they can survive without their star rookie. But surviving and thriving are two different things, and betting markets usually treat the drop-off from a dynamic dual-threat to a veteran game manager like a minor financial crisis. Expect the lines to reflect the fact that 's ceiling just dropped a few stories.
The Colts are walking into this October 4th matchup fresh off a gritty 19-17 win over the . knows exactly what Mariota is at this point in his career. He will make a few plays with his legs, miss a few throws he should make, and keep the game hovering in that weird zone where nobody feels comfortable.
For , the math is simple. If Mariota can string together enough competent drives to steal another win, they buy another week of stress-free rehab. If not, the panic meter in the nation's capital is going to start ticking up.