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SFJalon Daniels throws two interceptions in overtime loss to Steelers
The rookie completed 22 of 43 passes for 164 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions in a 26-19 overtime loss to Pittsburgh.
Jalon Daniels completed 22 of 43 passes for 164 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions in Sunday’s 26-19 overtime loss to the Steelers, according to RotoWire.
Daniels was making his third consecutive start at quarterback for the Buccaneers, according to earlier reports from Fantasy Football Desk. He entered the game with 27.2 PPR points, 337 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, three interceptions, and 87 rushing yards through five weeks.
Sleeper projected Daniels for 13.1 PPR points in Week 6.
What happened
Daniels threw two interceptions in the overtime loss to Pittsburgh, per RotoWire. He finished with 164 passing yards on 22 completions in 43 attempts and one touchdown pass.
Context
Daniels is the Buccaneers’ QB1 on the depth chart, according to Sleeper. He entered the game with 27.2 PPR points, 337 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, and three interceptions in three games played this season. He also had 87 rushing yards and played 68% of snaps.
Timeline
On October 15, Fantasy Football Desk reported that Baker Mayfield was not quite ready to return from his dislocated right thumb, and Daniels was set to make his second straight start.
On October 16, Fantasy Football Desk reported that Mayfield remained out of practice and his availability for Week 6 was in serious doubt.
On October 18, Fantasy Football Desk reported that Mayfield was officially out for Week 6 against the Steelers, and Daniels would make his third consecutive start.
Depth chart
Baker Mayfield is listed as the Buccaneers’ QB2 behind Daniels, according to Sleeper. Mayfield has 37.1 PPR points, 615 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, two interceptions, and 65 rushing yards in three games this season. Easton Stick is listed as QB4 and has not played this season.
What’s next
The Buccaneers played the Steelers at home in Week 6. Daniels’ next game is not indicated in the sources.
🏈 Fantasy impact
Daniels remains a low-end streaming option in deeper leagues. He has averaged 9.1 PPR points per game this season, and his 164 passing yards and two interceptions against the Steelers don’t move the needle. If Mayfield returns, Daniels’ fantasy value would vanish entirely. Easton Stick is the only other quarterback on the depth chart with no games played, so Mayfield’s health is the key factor for anyone holding Daniels. For now, managers in superflex or 2QB leagues can consider Daniels only as a desperation start, while those with better options should leave him on the bench. His rushing ability provides a slight floor, but the turnovers and limited passing production keep him out of the top-24 quarterback conversation.
Quick answers
How many interceptions did Jalon Daniels throw against the Steelers?
Jalon Daniels threw two interceptions in Sunday's 26-19 overtime loss to the Steelers, according to RotoWire.
Sources
- NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
- Player data (Sleeper)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers depth chart, QB (Sleeper)
- Baker Mayfield injury update: out for Week 6 vs. Steelers (right thumb) (Fantasy Football Desk)
- Baker Mayfield injury update: out for Week 6 vs. Steelers (right thumb) (Fantasy Football Desk)
- Baker Mayfield injury update: not quite ready to return for Week 6 vs. Steelers (Fantasy Football Desk)
- Jalon Daniels: Two picks in OT loss to Pittsburgh (RotoWire)
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