The Washington Commanders started their preseason with a 20-7 win over the Miami Dolphins. However, the victory was overshadowed by an injury to quarterback Marcus Mariota. Mariota, who got the start, lasted only four plays before suffering a leg injury on a non-contact play while handing the ball off to Kaytron Allen.

Mariota walked off the field under his own power and had a brief conversation with starting quarterback Jayden Daniels and offensive coordinator David Blough before heading into the locker room. The Commanders held out Daniels and two dozen other healthy players from the game.

Miami’s new quarterback, Malik Willis, had an impressive start, leading a 14-play, 93-yard touchdown drive. Willis completed 4 of 5 passes for 43 yards and had 9 yards rushing on two carries. De’Von Achane also played just the first series, capping it off with a 1-yard touchdown run.

In other preseason action, the New York Jets lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-16, with rookie Cade Klubnik leading two scoring drives after Geno Smith was scratched due to a sore foot. The Denver Broncos overwhelmed the Atlanta Falcons 27-7, with Jarrett Stidham throwing a touchdown pass and Jahdae Barron returning an interception 97 yards for a touchdown.

Original reporting: Alexandria, VA News – WTOP News — read the source article.