Marcus Mariota
31-Year-Old
2024 Pass/Rush Stats
YDS
203
TD
2
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36
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
After signing a one-year deal with Washington in March, Mariota will back up No. 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels. In Mariota's last two years as a Week 1 starter -- 2019 in Tennessee and 2022 in Atlanta -- he lost the job before the season was out. Last season was spent backing up Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia. Mariota is a capable game manager, but he takes a lot of sacks and struggles with downfield accuracy, and he's often been plagued by injuries during his 10-year career. He's still mobile, though, so perhaps his rushing ability will lead to fantasy value if he ends up filling in for Daniels at some point. Read Past Outlooks
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Excellent in relief
Mariota completed 18 of 23 passes for 205 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 40-7 win over the Panthers. He added 11 rushes for 34 yards.
ANALYSIS
Mariota was forced into the game after just one offensive possession after Jayden Daniels (ribs) departed. He led the Commanders' offense effectively, highlighted by a pair of touchdown drives to close the first half and begin the second half. On those two possessions, Mariota combined to complete 10 of 11 passes for 119 yards and a pair of touchdown throws. While he benefitted from a very favorable matchup, Mariota showed a surprising command of the offense in relief. However, he'll face a much tougher test if called upon for a Week 8 matchup against the Bears.
Mariota was forced into the game after just one offensive possession after Jayden Daniels (ribs) departed. He led the Commanders' offense effectively, highlighted by a pair of touchdown drives to close the first half and begin the second half. On those two possessions, Mariota combined to complete 10 of 11 passes for 119 yards and a pair of touchdown throws. While he benefitted from a very favorable matchup, Mariota showed a surprising command of the offense in relief. However, he'll face a much tougher test if called upon for a Week 8 matchup against the Bears.
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15.4%Avg Target Depth
10.4 YdsSack Rate
3.7%Avg Receiver YAC
2.7 YdsReceiver Drop %
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Overall QB Rating Against
73.3
Cornerbacks
93.0
Safeties
57.4
Linebackers
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2024 Marcus Mariota Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Marcus Mariota's measurables compare to other quarterbacks?
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Height
6' 4"Weight
222 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.52 secShuttle Time
4.11 secCone Drill
6.87 secVertical Jump
36.0 inBroad Jump
121 inHand Length
9.88 inArm Length
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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After going two seasons without a start, Mariota spent most of last year as Atlanta's top quarterback. He started 13 games before being benched for rookie Desmond Ridder and finished the year on injured reserve due to a knee injury. His performance in those outings makes it easy to see why he'll be back in a reserve role this fall, backing up Jalen Hurts for the Eagles. Mariota's mobility makes him a good fit as Hurts' main reserve, as his 438 rushing yards in 2022 ranked sixth among all QBs, but he didn't do much with his arm. He ranked 30th in passing yards per game (170.7), clearing 200 yards just three times and topping out at 253. He added 15 touchdowns and nine picks.
More Fantasy News
Serving as backup QB
Mariota (pectoral) is active for Sunday's game against the Browns.
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Activated off injured reserve
Mariota (chest) was activated off injured reserve Saturday but remains questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns.
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Listed as questionable for Week 5
Mariota (chest) was a full participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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Practice window opens
The Commanders announced Wednesday that Mariota (chest) has been designated for a return to practice.
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Lands on injured reserve
Mariota (chest) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
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In contention for Week 8 start
Mariota could be headed for his first start of the season Sunday against the Bears, as Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports that Jayden Daniels was absent for a second consecutive practice Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Daniels will have one more chance to take the practice field Friday, but the rookie second overall pick has yet to practice since exiting early in the Commanders' 40-7 Week 7 win over the Panthers due to a rib injury. Washington's offense didn't slow down whatsoever after Mariota entered in relief against Carolina, so the Commanders have little reason to rush Daniels' return.
Daniels will have one more chance to take the practice field Friday, but the rookie second overall pick has yet to practice since exiting early in the Commanders' 40-7 Week 7 win over the Panthers due to a rib injury. Washington's offense didn't slow down whatsoever after Mariota entered in relief against Carolina, so the Commanders have little reason to rush Daniels' return.