Jayden Daniels Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 25
- Height / weight
- 6'4", 210 lb
- Experience
- 3rd season
- Drafted
- 2024 R1, #2
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 16.2
- Pos rank
- QB27
- Rostered
- 77%
Week 4 vs. Colts, Sun Oct 4, 9:30 AM ET 5th vs. QBs, favorable
Jayden Daniels Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
16.2 PPG
Played
2 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Jayden Daniels's 2026 Season, Week by Week
2 games played: two mid-range starts. The next four matchups include two of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,at PHI,17.7,QB14
- Week 2, Loss,at DAL,14.7,QB19
- Week 3, Win,vs SEA,—,Did not play
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs IND,FavorableColts vs. QBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs NYG,NeutralGiants vs. QBs
- Week 6, Oct 19,at SF,Tough49ers vs. QBs
- Week 7,Bye,No game
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to QBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Jayden Daniels?
Daniels is averaging 16.2 PPR points per game through 2 games, with 260 passing yards, 3 TD and 0 INT, plus 100 rushing yards. That ranks QB27, which makes him depth in one-QB leagues and a bye-week fill-in in superflex.
He is completing 56.9% of his passes at 5.1 yards per attempt. His most-targeted receivers have been Stefon Diggs and Terry McLaurin.
His best week was QB14 in Week 1 at the Eagles (17.7 points); his worst, QB19 in Week 2 at the Cowboys (14.7). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Colts (5th vs. QBs) in Week 4 and the Eagles (7th vs. QBs) in Week 8.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Daniels ranks among all QBs in Redraft Command.
Jayden Daniels 2026 Game Log
Full game log with passing and rushing splitsCareer Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | WAS | 2 | 260 | 3 | 0 | 100 | 32.4 | 16.2 | — |
| 2025 | WAS | 7 | 1,262 | 8 | 3 | 278 | 117.3 | 16.8 | QB34 |
| 2024 | WAS | 17 | 3,568 | 25 | 9 | 891 | 364.8 | 21.5 | QB5 |
| Career | 26 | 5,090 | 36 | 12 | 1,269 | 514.5 | 19.8 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Daniels is listed questionable.
Outlook
The rushing floor is what keeps him a QB1: even a partial 2025 produced 278 ground yards and two scores, and a full year approaches 700-plus on the ground. The risk is real, though. The pass-catching corps behind Terry McLaurin is thin, the schedule grades brutally, and the body must hold up. Behind him on the depth chart: Marcus Mariota. Full outlook
Injury status
Questionable
He has missed 1 game this season. Career games missed to injury: 10. Injury history
- 2025elbowPlayed through
- 2025left elbow3 games
- 2025left elbow4 games
- 2025hamstring1 game
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Jayden Daniels Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Jayden Daniels in Week 4?
Jayden Daniels is depth in one-QB leagues and a bye-week fill-in in superflex for Week 4 against the Colts, as the QB27 in PPR total points this season (16.2 a game). The Colts rank 5th in PPR points allowed to QBs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Daniels.
How many fantasy points is Jayden Daniels averaging in 2026?
Jayden Daniels is averaging 16.2 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 32.4 points across 2 games. His last game produced 14.7 points.
Where does Jayden Daniels rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Jayden Daniels ranks QB27 in PPR total points in 2026, through 2 games. That makes him depth in one-QB leagues and a bye-week fill-in in superflex. View his complete season statistics.
Is Jayden Daniels worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Jayden Daniels is a weekly starter in superflex and 2QB leagues, a streamer in 12-team 1QB leagues and waiver-wire material in 10-team 1QB leagues. He is rostered in 77% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Jayden Daniels's fantasy football role?
Jayden Daniels is the Commanders' starting QB, with Marcus Mariota behind him. He is averaging 25.5 pass attempts and 6.0 carries a game in 2026.
What are Jayden Daniels's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Jayden Daniels's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Colts (5th in PPR points allowed to QBs, favorable), Week 5 vs. the Giants (12th in PPR points allowed to QBs, neutral) and Week 6 at the 49ers (25th in PPR points allowed to QBs, tough). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Jayden Daniels been in fantasy football this season?
Jayden Daniels has finished as a top-12 QB in 0 of his 2 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 2.1 points around his 16.2-point average.
What is Jayden Daniels's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Jayden Daniels's floor has been 14.7 PPR points (Week 2, QB19) and his ceiling 17.7 (Week 1, QB14). His median week has been 16.2 points. See Daniels's full game log.
Jayden Daniels 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Washington CommandersTouchdowns account for 37% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Passing
- Yards
- 260
- Comp %
- 56.9%
- TD
- 3
- INT
- 0
29/51 Comp/Att5.1 Y/A90.3 Rating
Rushing
- Yards
- 100
- TD
- 0
12 Att8.3 Y/C
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 32.4
- Pos rank
- QB27
17.7 Best Week 1 @ PHI14.7 Worst Week 2 @ DAL
Advanced Passing Stats
Daniels works the short and intermediate areas more than most QBs and gets the ball out quickly.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 7 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| EPA per play | +0.12 | 63rd | −0.01 | 33rd |
| Success rate | 42.9% | 31st | 45.1% | 53rd |
| Completion rate | 56.9% | 11th | 60.6% | 25th |
| Yards per attempt | 5.1 | 3rd | 6.7 | 33rd |
| TD rate | 5.9% | 66th | 4.3% | 38th |
| Usage | ||||
| Pass attempts per game | 25.5 | 26th | 26.9 | 28th |
| Style | ||||
| Time to throw | — | — | 2.79s | 27th |
| Air yards per attempt | 9.3 | 77th | 7.4 | 35th |
| Deep-attempt rate | 17.3% | 89th | 8.7% | 18th |
| Context | ||||
| Completion % over expected | −1.0 | 29th | −2.7 | 20th |
| Pressure rate | 18.0% | 86th | 16.7% | 93rd |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 36 qualified QBs · 2025 (7 games, weeks 1–17) among 41. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Daniels is rarely pressured, but gains little per attempt and completes a low share of his throws.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 25.5 pass attempts and 6.0 carries a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
16.2
Fantasy PPG
130
Pass yds/g
1.5
Pass TD/g
Jayden Daniels career stats by season
| Season | GP | Cmp | Att | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 2 | 29 | 51 | 260 | 3 | 0 | 100 | 32.4 | 16.2 | — |
| 2025 | 7 | 114 | 188 | 1,262 | 8 | 3 | 278 | 117.3 | 16.8 | QB34 |
| 2024 | 17 | 331 | 480 | 3,568 | 25 | 9 | 891 | 364.8 | 21.5 | QB5 |
| Career | 26 | 474 | 719 | 5,090 | 36 | 12 | 1,269 | 514.5 | 19.8 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
19.8
Career PPG
26 games over 3 seasons
70%
Availability
Share of team games he played
50%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a QB1
8.4
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Daniels has averaged 19.8 fantasy points per game over 26 games and 3 seasons, with one top-12 finish (2024).
So far in 2026 he is at 16.2 per game, down 0.6 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 25.5 pass attempts a game against 26.9. His most-targeted receivers this season have been Stefon Diggs and Terry McLaurin.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Daniels's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 3,568Pass yards2024
- 25Pass TD2024
- 364.8Fantasy pts2024 · QB5
- 5,090Career pass yds2024–2026
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Jayden Daniels Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Jayden Daniels have in 2026?
Jayden Daniels has 32.4 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 16.2 per game across 2 games. That total ranks QB27 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many passing yards does Jayden Daniels have this season?
Jayden Daniels has 260 passing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 130 a game over 2 games, on 29 of 51 completions. His high was 164 yards, in Week 1 at the Eagles.
How many passing touchdowns does Jayden Daniels have this season?
Jayden Daniels has thrown 3 touchdown passes in 2026 through Week 4.
How many interceptions has Jayden Daniels thrown this season?
Jayden Daniels has thrown no interceptions in 2026 through Week 4, one every 51 attempts, against 3 touchdown passes.
What is Jayden Daniels's completion percentage?
Jayden Daniels is completing 56.9% of his passes in 2026, 29 of 51, at 5.1 yards per attempt.
How many rushing yards does Jayden Daniels have this season?
Jayden Daniels has 100 rushing yards on 12 carries in 2026 through Week 4. His high was 69 yards, in Week 2 at the Cowboys.
How many games has Jayden Daniels played in 2026?
Jayden Daniels has played 2 games in the 2026 season through Week 4, after missing 1 game to injury.
What were Jayden Daniels's stats last season?
In 2025, Jayden Daniels completed 114 of 188 passes for 1,262 yards, 8 touchdowns and 3 interceptions, adding 278 rushing yards in 7 games. That was 117.3 PPR points (16.8 per game), a QB34 finish.
What are Jayden Daniels's career NFL stats?
Across 3 seasons and 26 games, Jayden Daniels has 5,090 passing yards, 36 touchdown passes and 12 interceptions, plus 1,269 rushing yards, for 514.5 PPR fantasy points (19.8 per game).
How many touchdowns does Jayden Daniels have in his career?
Jayden Daniels has thrown 36 touchdown passes and run for 8 touchdowns in his NFL career, 44 in all, over 26 games.
How many career passing yards does Jayden Daniels have?
Jayden Daniels has 5,090 career passing yards over 3 seasons, on 474 completions in 719 attempts.
Jayden Daniels Game Log 2026
Games played
2
FPTS/G (PPR)
16.2
Pass yds/g
130
Pass TD/g
1.5
Cmp %
56.9%
Rush yds/g
50
Across 2 games in 2026, Jayden Daniels has averaged 130 passing yards, 1.5 passing touchdowns and 16.2 PPR fantasy points per game. Jayden Daniels has finished as a top-12 QB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 2. The best week was Week 1 against PHI (17.7 points); the lowest was Week 2 against DAL (14.7).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CMP/ATT | PASS YDS | PASS TD | INT | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHI5th | L 22-24 | 17.7 | 18/34 | 164 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 31 | 0 | QB14 |
Week 1 · PHI · L 22-24 · 17.7 pts
How the 17.7 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||||||
| 2 | DAL11th | L 20-37 | 14.7 | 11/17 | 96 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 69 | 0 | QB19 |
Week 2 · DAL · L 20-37 · 14.7 pts
How the 14.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | Did not play | ||||||||||
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to QBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All two weeks in the QB2 range. For a quarterback ranked QB27 overall, he's been one of the steadier options at the position, never worse than QB19.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Steady in a loss at Dallas
11/17, 96 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT. 7 carries, 69 yds.
15 of his 17 throws went to Terry McLaurin (9 targets) and Dyami Brown (6), and his TD pass went to Stefon Diggs. His most efficient game of the season at 5.6 yards per attempt. A clean, mistake-free start that landed right at his current season average.
Steady in a loss at Philadelphia
18/34, 164 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT. 5 carries, 31 yds.
A 34-attempt game produced two total touchdowns. 13 of those throws went to Stefon Diggs (9 targets) and Antonio Williams (4), and his TD passes went to Diggs and Williams. At 4.8 yards per attempt, most of it came underneath.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Washington Commanders vs Indianapolis Colts
View matchup — Washington Commanders vs New York Giants
View matchup — Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers
View matchup — Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles
Jayden Daniels career stats by season
| Season | GP | Cmp | Att | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 2 | 29 | 51 | 260 | 3 | 0 | 100 | 32.4 | 16.2 | — |
| 2025 | 7 | 114 | 188 | 1,262 | 8 | 3 | 278 | 117.3 | 16.8 | QB34 |
| 2024 | 17 | 331 | 480 | 3,568 | 25 | 9 | 891 | 364.8 | 21.5 | QB5 |
| Career | 26 | 474 | 719 | 5,090 | 36 | 12 | 1,269 | 514.5 | 19.8 | — |
Jayden Daniels Game Log FAQ
How did Jayden Daniels do in his last game?
Jayden Daniels scored 14.7 PPR points in Week 2 at the Cowboys, a 37–20 loss, a QB19 finish. He completed 11 of 17 passes for 96 yards with 1 touchdown, and ran 7 times for 69 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Jayden Daniels score in his last game?
Jayden Daniels scored 14.7 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 2 at the Cowboys, a QB19 finish for the week. That was 1.5 below his season average of 16.2.
How many passing yards did Jayden Daniels have in his last game?
Jayden Daniels threw for 96 yards in Week 2 at the Cowboys, completing 11 of 17 passes, and added 69 rushing yards.
How many touchdowns did Jayden Daniels throw in his last game?
Jayden Daniels threw 1 touchdown pass in Week 2 at the Cowboys without an interception.
What were Jayden Daniels's stats in Week 1?
In Week 1 at the Eagles, a 24–22 loss, Jayden Daniels completed 18 of 34 passes for 164 yards with 2 touchdowns, and ran 5 times for 31 yards. That was 17.7 PPR points, a QB14 finish.
What was Jayden Daniels's best game this season?
Jayden Daniels's best 2026 game was Week 1 at the Eagles: 17.7 PPR points, a QB14 finish. He completed 18 of 34 passes for 164 yards with 2 touchdowns, and ran 5 times for 31 yards.
What was Jayden Daniels's worst game this season?
Jayden Daniels's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 at the Cowboys: 14.7 PPR points, a QB19 finish. He completed 11 of 17 passes for 96 yards with 1 touchdown, and ran 7 times for 69 yards.
In how many games has Jayden Daniels thrown a touchdown pass this season?
Jayden Daniels has thrown a touchdown pass in 2 of his 2 games this season, and scored a touchdown of any kind in 2.
Can I see Jayden Daniels's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Daniels's weekly results from any season from 2024 through 2025.
Jayden Daniels Rest-of-Season Outlook
Dual-threat QB3 with streaming weeks
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished QB34 last season at 16.8 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 2 games he's QB27 at 16.2 PPR points per game, against 16.8 over 7 games last season (QB34). The role is producing the same fantasy output two years running.
Last season he ranked 31st of 41 in passing volume (26.9 attempts per game), 27th of 41 in efficiency (-0.012 EPA per play) and 2nd of 41 in rushing (39.7 rush yards per game). His points come from his rushing. Passing volume is the soft spot. Stefon Diggs and Terry McLaurin are his top two targets.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with Marcus Mariota next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
The next favorable matchups are the Colts in Week 4 (5th against QBs) and the Eagles in Week 8 (7th against QBs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
The rookie version was a fantasy cheat code: 0.162 EPA per play, a plus-3.5 CPOE, 48.3% success rate, 891 rushing yards on 148 carries and six scores, good for QB16 in points while finishing top-tier in efficiency. Then 2025 cratered. Across just seven games his EPA per play went negative (-0.012), CPOE flipped to -2.7, completions sank to 60.6%, and yards per attempt collapsed to 6.7 as elbow, knee and ankle issues piled up. The rushing fell off too, with the long passing dimension thinning out.
The rushing floor is what keeps him a QB1: even a partial 2025 produced 278 ground yards and two scores, and a full year approaches 700-plus on the ground. The risk is real, though. The pass-catching corps behind Terry McLaurin is thin, the schedule grades brutally, and the body must hold up. Draft him as a rebound bet around the QB4-6 tier, not the locked-in star of a year ago.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 41 quarterbacks who played at least six games. Each bar is one quarterback, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Passing volume
Efficiency
Rushing
- Success rate
- 45.1%
- CPOE
- −2.7
- Sacks taken
- 18
- Pressure rate
- 16.7%
- Bad-throw rate
- 14.9%
- Deep-attempt rate
- 8.7%
What Could Change His Value
The specific things that would move him up or down from here.
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Colts in Week 4 and the Eagles in Week 8 are top-10 matchups for QBs.Wk 4 IND, 5thWk 5 NYG, 12thWk 6 SF, 25thWk 8 PHI, 7th
- Major rushing39.7 rush yards per game, 2nd of 41 QBs in 2025.
Risk
- Job securityMarcus Mariota is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- Light passing volume26.9 attempts per game, 31st of 41 QBs in 2025.
- A tough matchupThe 49ers in Week 6 (25th) is among the stingiest defenses against QBs.
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Jayden Daniels Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Jayden Daniels's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Jayden Daniels projects as a dual-threat QB3 with streaming weeks for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in superflex and 2QB leagues, a streamer in 12-team 1QB leagues and waiver-wire material in 10-team 1QB leagues. His rushing (39.7 rush yards per game, 2nd of 41 QBs in 2025) supports that. His passing volume (26.9 attempts per game, 31st of 41 QBs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Jayden Daniels's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Jayden Daniels is the QB27 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in QB3 territory, a streamer in 12-team 1QB leagues.
What is Jayden Daniels's projected role going forward?
Jayden Daniels is the listed starting QB, with Marcus Mariota next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
What is Jayden Daniels's fantasy football upside?
Jayden Daniels's upside: his ceiling this season is 17.7 PPR points (Week 1, QB14), his rushing (39.7 rush yards per game, 2nd of 41 QBs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Colts in Week 4 and the Eagles in Week 8 are top-10 matchups for QBs.
What could hurt Jayden Daniels's fantasy value?
Jayden Daniels's risks: Marcus Mariota is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his passing volume (26.9 attempts per game, 31st of 41 QBs in 2025) limits his scoring and the 49ers in Week 6 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Jayden Daniels's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for QBs and 1 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Jayden Daniels Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, Fri| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4vs IND, Oct 4 | — | — | — | Limited | Due Fri |
| Week 3vs SEA, Sep 27 | Elbow | — | — | DNP | Out |
Injury History at a Glance
Four logged injuries in three seasons, including two elbow injuries. Most of his lost time came from a dislocated elbow in 2025; nothing else has cost him more than 2 games.
Durability
52/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Dislocated elbow · 2025
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Elbow / arm | 2 | 7 |
| Knee | 1 | 2 |
| Hamstring | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 4 | 10 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Elbow / arm injuries in 2025 and 2025
- Questionable in 2025, 10 games missed
- 10 games in 3 seasons, 7 of them in 2025
- 4 injuries spread across 3 body parts
Jayden Daniels Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2025
Questionable Played through
Questionable
- 2025
Dislocated Elbow, surgery · Left 7 games
Suffered a dislocated left elbow in Week 9 against the Seattle Seahawks, which did not require surgery and caused him to miss four games. Re-aggravated his previously dislocated left elbow in Week 14 against the Minnesota Vikings and was shut down for the final three games of the season.
- 2025
Hamstring Strain 1 game
Sustained a hamstring injury in Week 7 and missed one game.
- 2025
Knee Sprain 2 games
Suffered a sprained knee in Week 2 that caused him to miss two games.
If Daniels Misses Time
Next man up: Marcus Mariota
Marcus Mariota is next on the Commanders depth chart at quarterback. In superflex leagues he's worth a speculative bench spot for Daniels managers; in 1QB leagues he's a waiver add only if Daniels misses time.
Who else it affects
A quarterback change matters most for Stefon Diggs and Terry McLaurin, his two most-targeted pass catchers this season.
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Jayden Daniels Injury FAQ
Is Jayden Daniels injured?
Yes. As of October 2, 2026, Jayden Daniels is questionable with an elbow injury. He has missed 1 game this season. See how the injury changes his rest-of-season value.
Is Jayden Daniels playing this week?
Jayden Daniels is questionable for Week 4 against the Colts on Sunday, October 4. Treat him as a game-time decision. Should you start him?
Did Jayden Daniels practice today?
Jayden Daniels was a limited participant in today's practice. His Week 4 report so far: Fri limited.
What injury does Jayden Daniels have?
Jayden Daniels has an elbow injury and is questionable for Week 4. He has missed 1 game this season.
Has Jayden Daniels missed any games this season?
Yes. Jayden Daniels has missed 1 game in 2026 and played in 2.
What is Jayden Daniels's injury history?
Jayden Daniels has 4 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 10 games in all: 7 for a left dislocated elbow in 2025, 2 for a knee sprain in 2025 and 1 for a hamstring strain in 2025.
What was Jayden Daniels's most recent injury?
Jayden Daniels's most recent logged injury was a questionable injury in Week 18 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Jayden Daniels have any recurring injuries?
Yes: elbow injuries in 2025 (7 games missed).
What was Jayden Daniels's worst injury?
Jayden Daniels's longest absence came from a left dislocated elbow in 2025, which cost him 7 games of the 10 he has missed in his career.
Latest Jayden Daniels News & Updates
Latest Story
Every update on Daniels with what it means for your fantasy team. Last update .
Limited in return to practice (opens in new tab)
Returned to practice on a limited basis, worth tracking ahead of game status.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 4Oct 4
Fantasy impact: Negative. Making trip to London (opens in new tab)
Traveling with the team to London and in line to play.
Fantasy take: He is listed as questionable for Week 4; check his status before kickoff.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Could need surgery after season (opens in new tab)
May require surgery once the season concludes.
Fantasy take: He is listed as questionable for Week 4; check his status before kickoff.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Set to practice during Week 4 (opens in new tab)
Will return to practice this week, trending toward playing in Week 4.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Traveling to London in Week 4, could sit again (opens in new tab)
Faces questions over Week 4 availability in London and may miss another game.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 3Sep 27W 33–31 vs SEA
Fantasy impact: Negative. Won't go on injured reserve (opens in new tab)
Avoids IR, keeping door open for a quicker return.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 3.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Out for Week 3, set for more tests (opens in new tab)
Ruled out for Week 3 and awaiting further testing.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 3.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 2Sep 20L 20–37 @ DAL
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Daniels quiet in loss at Dallas
14.7 fantasy points · QB19 · 1.5 below his 16.2 average
Daniels completed 11 of 17 passes for 96 yards with one touchdown, and ran for 69 yards in the 37–20 loss at Dallas. Terry McLaurin led the team with 9 targets.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. Coach confirms elbow dislocation (opens in new tab)
Dislocated elbow confirmed by coach, raising concern about his availability.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 14.7 PPR points, a QB19 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 13L 22–24 @ PHI
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Emerges in second half of Week 1 loss (opens in new tab)
Returned in the second half of the Week 1 loss.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 1: 17.7 PPR points, a QB14 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Daniels solid in loss at Philadelphia
17.7 fantasy points · QB14 · 1.5 above his 16.2 average
Daniels completed 18 of 34 passes for 164 yards with two touchdowns, and ran for 31 yards in the 24–22 loss at Philadelphia. Stefon Diggs led the team with 9 targets.
Game logPreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Rusty in first game (opens in new tab)
Looked rusty in his return to game action.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Expected to suit up Saturday (opens in new tab)
Set to play Saturday after taking the field.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)OffseasonJune
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Still learning new offense (opens in new tab)
Continuing to adjust to the new scheme.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Commanders Teammates News
Updates on the players who catch Daniels's passes.
- Stefon Diggs: Four snags in victory (opens in new tab)Stefon Diggs, WR. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Terry McLaurin: Two catches in Week 2 loss (opens in new tab)Terry McLaurin, WR. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Terry McLaurin: Playing Saturday vs. Detroit (opens in new tab)Terry McLaurin, WR. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Stefon Diggs: Will make preseason debut (opens in new tab)Stefon Diggs, WR. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Stefon Diggs: Open to playing for Commanders (opens in new tab)Stefon Diggs, WR. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Commanders
Team reporting from Dynasty Command.
Jayden Daniels News FAQ
What is the latest news on Jayden Daniels?
The latest Daniels update, from September 30: Limited in return to practice. Returned to practice on a limited basis, worth tracking ahead of game status.
How does the latest Jayden Daniels news affect his fantasy value?
Not much: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Jayden Daniels Bio
Jayden Daniels is a quarterback for the Washington Commanders, where he wears No. 5. Born December 18, 2000, in Fontana, CA, he attended Cajon and played college football at Arizona State and then LSU.
The Washington Commanders selected Daniels in round 1, pick 2, of the 2024 NFL Draft.
In 26 regular-season games since 2024, he has thrown for 5,090 yards and 36 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 3 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Washington Commanders Current team2024–present
Selected in round 1, pick 2, of the 2024 NFL Draft. He was the starter, with 23 starts in 26 games.
College: Arizona State, LSU
Trades and Team Changes
- DraftedSelected by the Washington Commanders in round 1, pick 2.
About Jayden Daniels: Bio FAQ
How old is Jayden Daniels?
Jayden Daniels is 25 years old. He was born on December 18, 2000. 2026 is his 3rd NFL season.
How tall is Jayden Daniels?
Jayden Daniels is 6 feet 4 inches tall (6'4"), listed at 210 pounds, and plays quarterback for the Washington Commanders.
How much does Jayden Daniels weigh?
Jayden Daniels weighs 210 pounds, his listed weight on the Washington Commanders roster. He is listed at 6'4".
What number does Jayden Daniels wear?
Jayden Daniels wears number 5 for the Washington Commanders. He plays quarterback.
What position does Jayden Daniels play?
Jayden Daniels plays quarterback for the Washington Commanders, wearing number 5. 2026 is his 3rd season in the NFL.
What team does Jayden Daniels play for?
Jayden Daniels plays for the Washington Commanders as a quarterback. He has been with the Commanders since 2024.
Where did Jayden Daniels go to college?
Jayden Daniels played college football at LSU, after attending Cajon (CA). The Washington Commanders drafted him out of LSU in 2024.
When was Jayden Daniels drafted?
The Washington Commanders selected Jayden Daniels in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft with the 2nd overall pick, out of LSU.
What round was Jayden Daniels drafted in?
Jayden Daniels was a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, taken 2nd overall by the Washington Commanders.
What pick was Jayden Daniels in the NFL Draft?
Jayden Daniels was the 2nd overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, selected by the Washington Commanders in the first round.
Where is Jayden Daniels from?
Jayden Daniels went to high school in California, at Cajon, before playing college football at LSU.
When is Jayden Daniels's birthday?
Jayden Daniels's birthday is December 18. He was born on December 18, 2000 and is 25 years old.
How long has Jayden Daniels been in the NFL?
2026 is Jayden Daniels's 3rd NFL season; he entered the league in 2024 as a first-round pick of the Washington Commanders. View his career statistics.
What teams has Jayden Daniels played for?
Jayden Daniels has played for the Washington Commanders. View his career statistics.
What year did Jayden Daniels enter the NFL?
Jayden Daniels entered the NFL in 2024, when the Washington Commanders drafted him in the first round. 2026 is his 3rd season.