"Superstar quarterback Jayden Daniels is missing in Week 8 against the Kansas City Chiefs with a low-grade hamstring strain. That wasn't all, with the Commanders forced to sign free-agent kicker Matthew Wright to the practice squad just hours before kickoff after Matt Gay's back issue didn't heal in time. Not exactly the most stable way to enter a game versus one of the leading Super Bowl challengers on prime time. And then, there was the concerning situation with formidable defensive tackle Daron Payne."
"All eyes were on Washington's inactives list to see if Payne's name would be included. As it turned out, he was not on there. The dominant game-wrecker was active, which was a massive relief for fans who were already dreading going up against Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes without him. Payne will take his place in the lineup, but he's not going to be anything close to 100 percent."
Washington's roster is being ravaged by significant injuries to several key players. Quarterback Jayden Daniels will miss Week 8 against the Kansas City Chiefs with a low-grade hamstring strain. The team signed free-agent kicker Matthew Wright to the practice squad hours before kickoff after Matt Gay's back issue persisted. Defensive tackle Daron Payne suffered a toe injury that kept him from practicing and was initially listed as a non-participant and questionable. Edge rusher Dorance Armstrong Jr. is out for the season with a knee injury, and interior lineman Sheldon Day was elevated from the practice squad. Payne was active for the game but will not be at full strength.
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