Jayden Daniels Latest news and fantasy analysis
- 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
Latest Jayden Daniels News & Updates
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 out 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 out 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
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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.