ASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will miss his second consecutive game -- and this time will be joined on the sideline by receiver Terry McLaurin .

Coach Dan Quinn ruled out both players for Sunday's game against the Falcons (1-2) in Atlanta.

The Commanders (2-1) will start Marcus Mariota at quarterback; he started 13 games for Atlanta in 2022.

Quinn also said John Bates (groin/calf), his top blocking tight end, and receiver Noah Brown (groin/knee) won't play Sunday.

None of these players were at practice during the portion open to the media Friday.

Running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (knee) was at Friday's practice after not practicing Wednesday and Thursday. Quinn said he had a good practice.

"He's working incredibly hard round the cl

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