Marcus Mariota Suffers Second MCL Sprain During Commanders' London Meltdown

Flying across the Atlantic just to get blown out and lose a quarterback to a knee injury is the kind of business trip that makes you want to throw your passport in the Thames. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota suffered an MCL sprain during Sunday's London game.

This isn't even a new issue for the veteran signal-caller. It is already his second MCL sprain of the year, with the first one happening back in the preseason. Getting the same knee injury twice before Halloween is a brutal punch card to fill out.

"Jeremy Fowler reported the injury via sources."

The injury just adds insult to a completely miserable weekend for Washington. The Commanders were thoroughly dismantled by the Indianapolis Colts in a 30-13 final that probably felt even worse on the long flight home.

From a betting perspective, Mariota's fragile knee situation throws a wrench into Washington's depth chart. When your primary insurance policy at the most important position in sports can't stay healthy, any future wagers or weekly spreads involving this offense become a massive liability.

Now the Commanders have to scramble. With Mariota likely sidelined for a bit to let that ligament heal properly this time, Washington will be forced to make a roster move and evaluate their emergency options before they take the field again.