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Newer update on Jalon Daniels: Baker Mayfield injury update: out for Week 6 vs. Steelers (right thumb)

Jalon Daniels: Notable improvement in second start

Jalon Daniels improved sharply in his second NFL start, throwing for 189 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions in a win over Dallas.

By Cole Hartwell

Jalon Daniels delivered a strong second NFL start, completing 19 of 25 passes for 189 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions as the Buccaneers beat the Cowboys 24-16 on Thursday night. He also rushed seven times for 23 yards.

What happened

The Cowboys scored first on a 70-yard drive that took four minutes, but the Bucs answered with a 10:58 drive that ended with a five-yard touchdown pass to running back Bucky Irving. Daniels went 8-of-8 on that drive, which was the second-longest scoring drive in Buccaneers history.

Daniels said the fast start gave the team confidence. “That offense is a very high-scoring offense,” Daniels said, via Jenna Laine of ESPN.com. “So, the more you’re able to keep those playmakers off the field, the more you’re able to go out there and get closer and closer to being able to get a win.”

Tampa Bay also won the turnover battle 3-0, helping the undrafted rookie earn his first NFL victory.

Context

Daniels saw his Week 4 action as a starter after Baker Mayfield suffered a thumb injury. In that game, Daniels completed 19 of 27 passes for 148 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions, adding 55 rushing yards in a 17-14 loss to Green Bay.

Thursday’s performance was a notable step forward, with Daniels protecting the ball and managing the game effectively. He has now thrown for 337 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions across his first two starts.

The rookie quarterback was added in 24,886 Sleeper leagues in the last 24 hours.

Timeline

On October 4, Fantasy Football Desk reported that Baker Mayfield would miss his first start as a Buccaneer after dislocating his right thumb against Minnesota, making way for Daniels’ first NFL start.

On October 8, Fantasy Football Desk noted that Daniels had won the backup quarterback job over Jake Browning during the preseason and that Mayfield was expected to be out several more weeks.

Depth chart

Daniels remains the Buccaneers’ QB1 on the depth chart. Baker Mayfield, listed as QB2, has an injury thumb and missed Thursday’s game. Easton Stick is listed as QB4 behind Daniels and Mayfield.

What’s next

Daniels will likely get at least one more start while Mayfield recovers from his dislocated thumb.

“It means everything.” #Bucs rookie Jalon Daniels savors his first NFL win, a big one for his team. Story, via @JennaLaineESPN:

🏈 Fantasy impact

Daniels’ clean game is encouraging for managers who streamed him with Mayfield out. The rookie delivered 19-of-25 passing for 189 yards and a touchdown, adding 23 rushing yards. His 15.2 PPR projection for Week 5 showed the upside, but he finished with 13.4 PPR in Week 4. Daniels is worth rostering in deeper leagues as long as Mayfield remains sidelined, but the passing volume isn’t high enough for most one-QB formats. Irving’s 165 rushing yards show this offense still leans on the ground attack. The Buccaneers’ win and Daniels’ efficient play suggest he could be a viable streaming option in plus matchups, but his fantasy ceiling remains limited by the run-heavy approach.

Quick answers

Did Jalon Daniels win his first NFL game?

Yes, Jalon Daniels earned his first NFL win in the Buccaneers' 24-16 victory over the Cowboys on Thursday night.

How did Jalon Daniels perform in Week 5?

Daniels completed 19 of 25 passes for 189 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions while rushing seven times for 23 yards.

Will Jalon Daniels start again for the Buccaneers?

With Baker Mayfield still recovering from a dislocated thumb, Daniels will likely have at least one more chance to show that he belongs in the league.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 5 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers depth chart, QB (Sleeper)
  4. Jalon Daniels: What to know about the rookie QB filling in for Baker Mayfield (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. Baker Mayfield Out: Jalon Daniels to Make First NFL Start vs. Packers (Fantasy Football Desk)
  6. Baker Mayfield dislocated thumb could sideline QB beyond 3 weeks (Fantasy Football Desk)
  7. “It means everything.” #Bucs rookie Jalon Daniels savors his first NFL win, a big one for his team. Story, via @JennaLaineESPN: (X (@RapSheet))
  8. Jalon Daniels: Fast start gave us confidence we could win the game (NBC Sports / ProFootballTalk)
  9. Jalon Daniels: Notable improvement in second start (RotoWire)

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