Mariota leads Washington to victory

In his first major action of the 2024 season, Saint Louis graduate Marcus Mariota led the Washington Commanders to a dominant 40-7 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

Due to a rib injury to rookie starter Jayden Daniels, Mariota was thrust into action early, going 0-for-3 in the first quarter but finding his comfort zone from there, completing 18 of his 23 passes for 205 yards, two touchdowns and none Interceptions.

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Mariota also ran 11 times for 34 yards, helping the Commanders improve to 5-2.

Daniels appeared to be in good spirits as he watched the rest of the game on the Washington sideline, but no formal announcement has been made yet.

Below is how the rest of the players on NFL rosters with ties to Hawaii fared in Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season:

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Malaesala Aumavae-LauluOffensive Lineman, Baltimore Ravens (Keaau): The Ravens face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football.

Ka'imi Fairbairnkicker, Houston Texans (Punahou): Fairbairn made all three of his field goal attempts and his only extra point attempt in a 24-22 loss to the Green Bay Packers. He also had a tackle on special teams.

Alohi GilmanSafety, Los Angeles Chargers (Kahuku): The Chargers will face the Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football.

Kamu Grugier HillLinebacker, Minnesota Vikings (Kamehameha): Grugier-Hill had one tackle in a 31-29 loss to the Detroit Lions.

Nick HerbigLinebacker, Pittsburgh Steelers (Saint Louis): Herbig was declared inactive prior to the team's game against the New York Jets on Sunday Night Football.

Andrei IosivasReceiver, Cincinnati Bengals (Punahou): Iosivas had no receptions and received just one target in a 21-14 win over the Cleveland Browns.

Jonah LauluDefensive lineman, Las Vegas Raiders (University of Hawaii): Laulu made his first career start but did not record a tackle in a 20-15 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

Marist LiufauLinebacker, Dallas Cowboys (Punahou): The Cowboys had a bye in Week 7.

Kana'i MaugaLinebacker, Las Vegas Raiders (Waianae): Mauga was declared inactive before the team's loss to the Rams.

Darius MuasauLinebacker, New York Giants (Mililani and University of Hawaii): Muasau had four tackles (two solo) in a 28-3 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Rigoberto SanchezPunter, Indianapolis Colts (University of Hawaii): Sanchez punted seven times for a total of 337 yards and one touchback in a 16-10 win over the Miami Dolphins.

Isaac SeumaloOffensive Lineman, Pittsburgh Steelers (born in Hawaii): Seumalo started for the Steelers against the New York Jets on Sunday Night Football.

Jahlani TavaiLinebacker, New England Patriots (University of Hawaii): Tavai had seven tackles (one solo) in a 32-16 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.

Roman WilsonReceiver, Pittsburgh Steelers (Saint Louis): Wilson was declared inactive prior to the team's game against the New York Jets on Sunday Night Football.

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Keith Kirkwood, Receiver, Baltimore Ravens (University of Hawaii)

Cabbage LevaoOffensive lineman, New York Jets (University of Hawaii)

Jordan MurrayTight End, Arizona Cardinals (University of Hawaii)

Injured reserve

DeForest BucknerDefensive tackle, Indianapolis Colts (Punahou)

Nate Herbig, Interior Offensive Player, Pittsburgh Steelers (Saint Louis)

Netane MutiGuard, Detroit Lions (Leilehua)

Tua TagovailoaQuarterback, Miami Dolphins (Saint Louis)

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