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Jayden Daniels injury update: Full go for Week 5 vs. Giants (left elbow)

Commanders offensive coordinator David Blough said Daniels is "full go" and won't have any limitations against the Giants.

By Cole Hartwell

Jayden Daniels is a full go for the Washington Commanders’ Week 5 game against the New York Giants, according to offensive coordinator David Blough. When asked if there are any game plan limitations as Daniels returns from a left elbow issue, Blough said, “He’s full go,” via John Keim of ESPN.com.

What happened

Blough said Thursday that Daniels won’t have any limitations for Sunday’s game against the Giants, per John Keim. This comes after all signs pointed towards Daniels coming back in Week 5, according to an earlier report.

Context

Daniels has played in two games this season, totaling 32.4 PPR points, 260 passing yards, three passing touchdowns and 100 rushing yards while playing 77% of snaps. In his most recent game, Week 2, he recorded 14.7 PPR points, 96 passing yards, one passing touchdown, 69 rushing yards and played 55% of snaps. Sleeper projects him for 16.8 PPR points in Week 5.

Timeline

On October 7, Fantasy Football Desk reported that all signs were pointing towards Daniels coming back in Week 5, though there was still one requirement to play.

On October 8, offensive coordinator David Blough said Daniels is “full go” for Week 5, according to John Keim.

Depth chart

Daniels is QB1 on the Commanders’ depth chart. Behind him, Marcus Mariota is listed as QB2 and has 34.5 PPR points, 340 passing yards, four passing touchdowns and 49 rushing yards in three games this season. Athan Kaliakmanis is QB4 and has 12.0 PPR points, 186 passing yards, one passing touchdown, one interception and 16 rushing yards in one game.

What’s next

The Commanders host the Giants on Sunday, October 11.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Daniels is a must-start QB1 now that he is back without limitations. His dual-threat ability gives him a high floor, and Sleeper’s projection of 16.8 points makes him a low-end QB1 this week, but his upside is higher given his rushing production. In deeper formats, Daniels’ return likely sends Mariota back to the bench when healthy, but with Mariota doubtful, Kaliakmanis would be the backup. Add Daniels if he was dropped; he has been dropped in 29,568 leagues in the last 24 hours.

Quick answers

Will Jayden Daniels play in Week 5?

Yes. Offensive coordinator David Blough said Daniels is "full go" for Sunday's game against the Giants and won't have any limitations.

What is Jayden Daniels' injury status?

Daniels is returning from a left elbow issue. Blough said he is full go and won't have any limitations.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 5 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Washington Commanders depth chart, QB (Sleeper)
  4. Jayden Daniels injury update: Full go (left elbow) (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. Jayden Daniels Trending Toward Week 5 Return for Commanders (Fantasy Football Desk)
  6. Jayden Daniels: No limitations expected in return (RotoWire)

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