Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota addressed the media on Wednesday. Here are some key takeaways from his press conference.

1. His teammates support him.

Mariota has received several votes of confidence since head coach Dan Quinn confirmed that starter Jayden Daniels is day-to-day with a knee injury. Quinn called him an "elite" competitor, and his teammates believe in his ability to lead the offense.

That kind of support, Mariota said, is "huge."

"I think that's what's been awesome about this team. We kind of preach it every single day, but just the brotherhood, the connection, regardless of how this situation plays out, just knowing that the guys have my back gives me confidence."

The Commanders don't have to go solely on faith that Mariota can get the job done against

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