Because it was in the fourth quarter that the second-year star who has been banged up all year suffered a gruesome elbow injury, one that will keep him out indefinitely and perhaps the rest of the year. Among those questioning the Commanders is someone familiar with a horrible injuries as part of the Washington franchise: Robert Griffin III.

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a gruesome elbow injury during blowout loss to Seahawks. Former Washington QB Robert Griffin III questions why Daniels was playing at that point.

"It just f---ing hurt, like honestly, it hurt, like you can feel that right now," said Josh Johnson, the veteran backup quarterback speaking slightly louder than a whisper. "Everybody's shocked. Everybody's stunned a little bit. "That's the best I got for you," he said, mustering a weary half-laugh.

This costly strategic blunder came one week after Denver Broncos All-Pro kick returner Marvin Mims Jr. suffered a concussion on a runback against Dallas with less than 5 minutes remaining in the Broncos’ 44-24 rout of the Cowboys.

Jayden Daniels' elbow injury might not be season ending, but his status is in doubt for a SNF clash with the Broncos in Week 13.

Palmer injured his ankle and knee early in the second quarter of the team’s Week 6 loss to the Falcons. He did not return to the game and was labeled as “ week-to-week ” by head coach Sean McDermott. He did not play in Week 8 or 9.

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn admits he regrets his decision to keep Jayden Daniels in the game against Seattle Seahawks, saying the quarterback's dislocated elbow was "100% on me".