Jayden Daniels
23-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Ribs
Est. Return 10/27/2024
2024 Pass/Rush Stats
YDS
1410
TD
6
INT
2
YDS
372
TD
4
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Drafted second overall this year, Daniels took first-team practice reps all summer and was named as Washington's Week 1 starter in mid-August. He's an outstanding athlete, but at 6-4, 210, his slim build raises durability concerns. That's about the only concern. Armed with a quick release, Daniels is accurate all over the field. Unlike others in his draft, Daniels' 72.2 completion percentage last season (7th in FBS) was not built on accuracy-inflating short passes -- his average target depth (10.2) and YPA (11.7) both led the nation. Daniels has a strong arm, though not an elite one, and is an excellent deep-ball thrower. He operates well in the pocket but can also play on the run, and it's his dual-threat ability that is intriguing both for Washington and fantasy managers (he ran for more than 2,000 yards and 21 TDs at LSU the last two years). Daniels sometimes holds the ball longer than necessary, resulting in sacks, and his passing stats in college were solid-but-unexceptional prior to his Heisman-winning 2023 campaign. The Commanders have a few experienced targets in RB Austin Ekeler, WR Terry McLaurin and TE Zach Ertz, but they lack depth at the skill positions and may need quick development form rookie TE Ben Sinnott (Round 2) and rookie WR Luke McCaffrey (Round 3). Daniels is lauded for his high football IQ and seems to fit well in offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury's scheme, but even if the rookie needs time to figure out the passing game his rushing ability should create fantasy value. Read Past Outlooks
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Considered week-to-week
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Monday that Daniels (ribs) is considered week-to-week, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The Commanders are "hopeful" Daniels will be able to play Sunday against the Bears in a matchup that would pit Nos. 1 and 2 overall picks Caleb Williams and Daniels head to head. Quinn confirmed Daniels injured his ribs in Sunday's win over the Panthers on the team's first offensive play, a 46-yard run by the rookie quarterback. Daniels ended up playing 10 offensive snaps before leaving the contest, giving way to Marcus Mariota the rest of the way in the 40-7 blowout victory. Daniels seems to have avoided a serious injury, but there's a possibility he sits out Week 8.
The Commanders are "hopeful" Daniels will be able to play Sunday against the Bears in a matchup that would pit Nos. 1 and 2 overall picks Caleb Williams and Daniels head to head. Quinn confirmed Daniels injured his ribs in Sunday's win over the Panthers on the team's first offensive play, a 46-yard run by the rookie quarterback. Daniels ended up playing 10 offensive snaps before leaving the contest, giving way to Marcus Mariota the rest of the way in the 40-7 blowout victory. Daniels seems to have avoided a serious injury, but there's a possibility he sits out Week 8.
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12.5%Avg Target Depth
7.9 YdsSack Rate
8.2%Avg Receiver YAC
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Cornerbacks
52.7
Safeties
57.0
Linebackers
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Set for further testing on ribs
Daniels (ribs) will undergo further testing Monday on the injury that forced him out of Sunday's 40-7 win over the Panthers, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
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Ruled out Sunday
Daniels won't return to Sunday's game versus the Panthers due to a rib injury.
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Has rib injury
Daniels suffered a rib injury during Sunday's game versus the Panthers, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
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Tosses two TDs in loss
Daniels completed 24 of 35 passes for 269 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Ravens. He added 22 rushing yards on six carries.
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Overcomes slow start in win
Daniels completed 14 of 25 passes for 238 yards and one touchdown with one interception and added 82 rushing yards on 11 carries in Sunday's 34-13 win over the Browns.
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Might miss showdown with Williams
Daniels is viewed as "week-to-week" by coach Dan Quinn after suffering a rib injury in Sunday's win over the Panthers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The rookie quarterback was hurt on Washington's first play from scrimmage. a 46-yard run by Daniels, and he eventually left the game and was replaced under center by Marcus Mariota. If Daniels isn't able to play in Week 8, it would delay the first ever pro meeting between the first and second overall picks in the 2024 Draft, as the Commanders are set to face Caleb Williams and the Bears. Quinn indicated Monday that the team still believes there's a chance Daniels will be able to suit up, however.
The rookie quarterback was hurt on Washington's first play from scrimmage. a 46-yard run by Daniels, and he eventually left the game and was replaced under center by Marcus Mariota. If Daniels isn't able to play in Week 8, it would delay the first ever pro meeting between the first and second overall picks in the 2024 Draft, as the Commanders are set to face Caleb Williams and the Bears. Quinn indicated Monday that the team still believes there's a chance Daniels will be able to suit up, however.