Five OUT for Sunday — Daniels, Cosmi, Cross, Luvu, Okonkwo vs Seattle

Marcus Mariota starts the 1 p.m. FOX home opener with five official OUTs, including Daniels. Kinlaw full Friday; Seattle's Darnold ready, Love out.

September 26, 2026

Sunday — Seahawks at Commanders

The Washington Commanders host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Sep. 27, kickoff 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX at Northwest Stadium.

Friday’s game-status report made the home-opener depth chart plain. From Commanders.com, five players are OUT: QB Jayden Daniels (left elbow) — Marcus Mariota starts; G Sam Cosmi (concussion/throat); S Nick Cross (illness); LB Frankie Luvu (groin); TE Chig Okonkwo (hamstring).

DT Javon Kinlaw (back/shoulder) progressed to full Friday. Several other limited players moved to full; Leo Chenal remained limited (chest). Quinn noted Sonny Styles / Leo Chenal for Luvu’s green-dot role and Lucas Patrick among Cosmi options (club).

Official OUT (Friday game status)

From Commanders.com:

QB Jayden Daniels — left elbow — OUT (Marcus Mariota starts)
G Sam Cosmi — concussion/throat — OUT
S Nick Cross — illness — OUT
LB Frankie Luvu — groin — OUT
TE Chig Okonkwo — hamstring — OUT

DT Javon Kinlaw (back/shoulder) progressed to full Friday. Several other limited players moved to full; Leo Chenal remained limited (chest).

Quinn noted Sonny Styles / Leo Chenal for Luvu’s green-dot role and Lucas Patrick among Cosmi options (club).

Seattle notes (Seahawks.com)

Sam Darnold — ready to play (no game-status tag after glute issue)
S Julian Love — OUT (calf); Ty Okada also out (hamstring)

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Five OUTs for a home opener is a thin hand — Mariota needs clean protection and the green-dot plan has to hold without Luvu. Watch Kinlaw’s activity against Seattle’s front and whether the backup tackle/TE rotation keeps third downs on schedule; Darnold is ready, Love is not, and that secondary wrinkle cuts both ways.

The Commanders page is the hub.

*Saturday desk, Sep. 26, 2026. Analysis refresh. Game status from Commanders.com; Seattle notes from Seahawks.com.*

Where to watch

On TV, on the radio, or out in the DMV — pick a lane, then drill into state and county for bars and watch parties.

Northwest / U Street / Dupont

Lucky Bar
1221 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. · Opener watch listed Sep. 13, 3–8 p.m.
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Whitlow's on U Street
1830 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. · Commanders Rally Bar
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The Madhatter
1319 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. · Commanders Rally Bar
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The Blaguard
2003 P St NW, Washington, D.C. · Commanders Rally Bar
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Capitol Hill / Downtown

Duffy's Irish Pub — Cap Hill East
1016 H St NE, Washington, D.C. · Commanders Rally Bar
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The Dubliner
4 F St NW, Washington, D.C. · Near Union Station · Rally Bar
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Franklin Hall
1348 U St NW, Washington, D.C. · Commanders Rally Bar
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TAP99
Washington, D.C. · Commanders Rally Bar
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Southwest Waterfront

Whitlow's at the Wharf
101 District Square SW, Washington, D.C. · Commanders Rally Bar
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TV/radio from Commanders.com schedule and Week 3 game-status desk. Rally Bars from Commanders.com (confirm hours and 21+ with the venue). Map links open Google Maps.