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Commanders lose QB Marcus Mariota to knee injury in London loss to Colts
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The Washington Commanders lost starting quarterback Marcus Mariota to a knee injury during their game against the Indianapolis Colts in London, with Mariota ruled out at the start of the third quarter after being hit by Colts defenders. Mariota was filling in for Jayden Daniels, who is out with an elbow injury. Rookie third-string quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis replaced Mariota and threw a 47-yard touchdown to Treylon Burks, but the Colts won 30-13 behind two touchdowns from running back Jonathan Taylor. Mariota had started 3-for-4 passing with 46 yards and a 35-yard run before leaving the game.
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Marcus Mariota suffered a knee injury during the Commanders-Colts game in London and was ruled out at the start of the third quarter.
Reported byLeftRight
Mariota was starting in place of Jayden Daniels, who is out with an elbow injury.
Reported byLeftRight
Rookie Athan Kaliakmanis replaced Mariota and threw a 47-yard touchdown pass to Treylon Burks.
Reported byLeftRight
The Colts defeated the Commanders 30-13, with Jonathan Taylor scoring two touchdowns.
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Mariota was hit by Colts defenders Laiatu Latu (and, per one report, also Adetomiwa Adebawore) on the play that led to his injury.
Reported byLeftRight
Before exiting, Mariota had completed 3 of 4 passes for 46 yards and added a 35-yard run.
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What is contested
Where accounts differ
Points the coverage does not agree on, and who says what.
Which Colts defenders hit Mariota on the injury play.
Fox News and The Guardian attribute the hit primarily to Laiatu Latu, while the New York Post reports Mariota was hit by both Adetomiwa Adebawore and Laiatu Latu.
Severity and nature of Mariota's injury.
Fox News reports concern over a possible MCL injury per a medical expert's assessment, while the New York Post and The Guardian describe it simply as a knee injury without specifying a diagnosis.
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the left
1 outlet
The single left-side headline centers on the Colts’ win and Jonathan Taylor’s performance rather than the Commanders’ injury.
Jonathan Taylor’s double earns Colts win against Commanders in London
The GuardianLeftAll left-leaning headlines the center
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the right
2 outlets
Right-side headlines focus directly on Mariota's injury and its impact on the Commanders' quarterback depth, with Fox News emphasizing the team's compounding QB losses and the New York Post emphasizing the move to a third-string rookie.
Marcus Mariota ruled out after injury as Commanders turn to ex-Rutgers QB Athan Kaliakmanis
New York PostRightAll right-leaning headlines
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From the left
1 outletLeads with
- Colts' 30-13 victory
- Jonathan Taylor's two touchdowns
- Washington's recurring injury troubles
Leaves out
- Specific nature of Mariota's injury (knee/MCL concern)
- Mariota's early passing stats before the injury
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- The GuardianLeft
Jonathan Taylor’s double earns Colts win against Commanders in London
Indianapolis Colts 30-13 Washington Commanders Treylon Burks scores 47-yard TD for Washington “Welcome to the NFL’s home away from home,” was the rallying cry from running back Ronde Barber and in-stadium hype man before the league’s 19th year holidaying in the UK began. …
From the center
0 outletsNo center outlet that Mantle follows has covered this story yet. That absence is part of the picture.
From the right
2 outletsLeads with
- Mariota's knee injury and possible severity
- Commanders' depleted quarterback situation
- Transition to backup quarterback Kaliakmanis
Leaves out
- Final score and game outcome
- Jonathan Taylor's performance for the Colts
Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.
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- New York PostRight
Marcus Mariota ruled out after injury as Commanders turn to ex-Rutgers QB Athan Kaliakmanis
The Commanders are down to their third-string quarterback.
- Fox NewsFar Right
Marcus Mariota suffers knee injury against Colts in London as Commanders lose another starting QB
Marcus Mariota suffered a right knee injury during the Commanders' London game against the Colts, with concerns pointing to a possible MCL injury.
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Left
3 hr 20 min later
Its first report, Oct 4, 2:28 PM EDT
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Right
First to report
Fox News, Oct 4, 11:08 AM EDT
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- Fox NewsFar RightOct 4, 11:08 AM EDT
- New York PostRightOct 4, 11:48 AM EDT
- The GuardianLeftOct 4, 2:28 PM EDT
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