QB · Washington Commanders · #16
NFL points post when each game's box score lands, shortly after the final.
Week
Week 5
Matchup
New York Giants
DFS salary
$4,500
Projection
4.0
2026 season (1 game): 186 pass yds · 16 rush yds
| 2026 · WSH | 1 | 15 | 33 |
A Week 4 Commanders review touched on Matt Gulbin and Athan Kaliakmanis among broader team notes, which also included a pivotal fourth-down decision and disputed officiating calls. No specific updates on either player's role or performance were detailed, with the focus centered on the team's overall game analysis rather than individual developments.
Source:Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Marcus Mariota sprained his MCL in Sunday's game. The injury could sideline him going forward, which may open up additional snaps for rookie Athan Kaliakmanis, particularly if Jayden Daniels remains unavailable in Week 5. Mariota's status will be worth monitoring as the team sorts out its quarterback depth chart.
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Rookie quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis got extended playing time for Washington in a 30-13 loss to Indianapolis, throwing for 186 yards with one touchdown and one interception. The seventh-round pick wasn't expected to see action this season, and his showing was a mixed bag as the Commanders fell to 1-3.
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Before Athan Kaliakmanis made his NFL debut on Sunday, veteran receiver Stefon Diggs offered him some words of encouragement. The gesture highlighted Diggs' role as a mentor figure in Washington's locker room as the Commanders turned to their rookie quarterback for his first career action.
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Athan Kaliakmanis took over at quarterback after Marcus Mariota exited Washington's 30-13 loss to Indianapolis in London, dropping the Commanders to 1-3. Kaliakmanis offered a blunt, critical take on the team's play afterward, underscoring the struggles of an offense still searching for consistency behind Jayden Daniels.
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With Marcus Mariota injured in London and Athan Kaliakmanis forced into action, Mike Garafolo offered a prediction on Jayden Daniels' own injury status for Washington.
A Week 4 review of the Washington Commanders covers Matt Gulbin, Athan Kaliakmanis, a key fourth-down call, and officiating controversies.
Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota sprained his MCL on Sunday, which could mean more snaps for rookie Athan Kaliakmanis if Jayden Daniels isn't ready for Week 5.
Marcus Mariota suffered an MCL sprain Sunday, potentially opening the door for rookie Athan Kaliakmanis to see more playing time if Jayden Daniels can't go in Week 5.
Washington lost 30-13 to the Colts in Week 4 while starting rookie quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis for most of the game, prompting Hogs Haven to issue team grades.
Commanders rookie quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis threw for 186 yards with a touchdown and an interception in a loss to the Colts.
Commanders rookie Athan Kaliakmanis, a seventh-round pick not expected to see action this season, played in a loss to the Colts and had a mixed performance.
Commanders receiver Stefon Diggs passed along a message to quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis just before his NFL debut on Sunday.
After replacing Marcus Mariota in the Commanders' 30-13 loss to the Colts in London, Athan Kaliakmanis offered a blunt five-word assessment of the team's performance as Washington fell to 1-3.
The Colts narrowly avoided an upset loss to Washington's third-string quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis in London, raising questions about Indianapolis' own QB situation involving Daniel Jones.