Mariota was pressed into action and delivered a dominant performance on Sunday.
In his first extensive action of the 2024 season, Saint Louis alumnus Marcus Mariota led the Washington Commanders to a dominant 40-7 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
Pressed into early action due to a rib injury to rookie starter Jayden Daniels, Mariota entered in the first quarter and started 0-for-3, but found his comfort zone from there and completed 18 of his 23 passes for 205 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.
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Mariota also ran 11 times for 34 yards as the Commanders improved to 5-2.
Daniels appeared to be in good spirits in observing the rest of the game on the Washington sideline, but no formal announcement has been made yet.
Below are how the rest of the players on NFL rosters with Hawaii ties performed during Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season:
Active roster
Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, offensive lineman, Baltimore Ravens (Keaau): The Ravens will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football.
Ka’imi Fairbairn, kicker, Houston Texans (Punahou): Fairbairn made all three of his field goal attempts and his lone extra point try in a 24-22 loss to the Green Bay Packers. He also had a tackle on special teams.
Alohi Gilman, safety, Los Angeles Chargers (Kahuku): The Chargers will take on the Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football.
Kamu Grugier-Hill, linebacker, Minnesota Vikings (Kamehameha): Grugier-Hill had one tackle in a 31-29 loss to the Detroit Lions.
Nick Herbig, linebacker, Pittsburgh Steelers (Saint Louis): Herbig was ruled inactive prior to the team’s game against the New York Jets on Sunday Night Football.
Andrei Iosivas, receiver, Cincinnati Bengals (Punahou): Iosivas did not have any receptions and only received one target in a 21-14 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Jonah Laulu, defensive lineman, Las Vegas Raiders (University of Hawaii): Laulu had his first career start but did not record a tackle in a 20-15 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Marist Liufau, linebacker, Dallas Cowboys (Punahou): The Cowboys had a bye during Week 7.
Kana’i Mauga, linebacker, Las Vegas Raiders (Waianae): Mauga was ruled inactive prior to the team’s loss to the Rams.
Darius Muasau, linebacker, New York Giants (Mililani and University of Hawaii): Muasau had four tackles (two solo) in a 28-3 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Rigoberto Sanchez, punter, Indianapolis Colts (University of Hawaii): Sanchez punted seven times for a total of 337 yards and a touchback in a 16-10 win over the Miami Dolphins.
Isaac Seumalo, offensive lineman, Pittsburgh Steelers (born in Hawaii): Seumalo is in line to start for the Steelers against the New York Jets on Sunday Night Football.
Jahlani Tavai, linebacker, New England Patriots (University of Hawaii): Tavai had seven tackles (one solo) in a 32-16 loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.
Roman Wilson, receiver, Pittsburgh Steelers (Saint Louis): Wilson was ruled inactive prior to the team’s game against the New York Jets on Sunday Night Football.
Practice squad
Keith Kirkwood, receiver, Baltimore Ravens (University of Hawaii)
Kohl Levao, offensive lineman, New York Jets (University of Hawaii)
Jordan Murray, tight end, Arizona Cardinals (University of Hawaii)
Injured reserve
DeForest Buckner, defensive tackle, Indianapolis Colts (Punahou)
Nate Herbig, interior offensive lineman, Pittsburgh Steelers (Saint Louis)
Netane Muti, guard, Detroit Lions (Leilehua)
Tua Tagovailoa, quarterback, Miami Dolphins (Saint Louis)