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QB Jayden Daniels, WAS (3 Viewers)
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BearsFan4Life
Footballguy
Starting Daniels over Dak
Rileyrott
Footballguy
On the fence on this.
given the matchups and the fact Daniels is coming back from injury I'm not sure this is wise.
most weeks Id give this comment the thumbs up but in this particular case.... not so much.
the only risk with Dak is they get way out in front early and then run the ball a lot. but the reality is the Dallas defense is crappy so no lead is really safe in Dallas.
I suspect Dak has a real nice week this week.
Harjiran
Footballguy
I wouldn't - I need to see how Daniels looks today coming back from his injury, unless I really don't have another option.
ffmail4me
Footballguy
I have Mahomes starting but heart wants Daniels
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
Solid yet unspectacular fantasy wise again.
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
Daniels only has 6 rushing yards in the 1st. What gives?
Dizzy
Footballguy
I might be imagining this, but it sometimes looks like he's got a bit of a limp. Doesn't look scary quick either.
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
JD remembered he was an elite rusher and has broken. off some nice runs this half.
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
Ok he's freaking back boys.
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
I had some doubts earlier this year. Injuries to McLaurin and Daniels himself had me worried. I also had concerns about Kliff's O the second year but I am very happy to be proven wrong.
JD to the moon.
Houston turmOiler
Footballguy
Same. Had just taken the lead with his 8 yard scramble. Brutal.
Hu-Tang Clan
Footballguy
Is it crazy for me to consider moving JD for Maye and maybe trying to upgrade elsewhere? How far apart are these two year 2 guys?
Gjallarhorn
Footballguy
He looks like Stroud 2.0. Very, very disappointing.
Ray Barboni
Footballguy
Not crazy. And you probably should have already done it
Let’s just hope he does not turn into RG3. He keeps getting hurt.
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I’m taking Maye in redraft, sadly. But, if we’re talking about dynasty, I’m still long Daniels.
MAC_32
Footballguy
He's been injured twice and most of his primary weapons have missed time with their own.
Ray Barboni
Footballguy
So, yes?
MAC_32
Footballguy
In crazy town, sure, but not on planet Earth. This is football - dudes get injured. Busts are reserved for healthy players that suck like Chase Brown.
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
Did his injury look bad? I am seeing speculation he'll miss next week.
Crash Davis
Footballguy
He got twisted and immediately grabbed the hamstring on the way to the ground. He limped off, went to the tent and then the locker room. He was seen jogging in the tunnel but then never returned to the field. The game was out of hand though as Mariota threw a pick-6 on the next possession. My concern even if he toughs it out is that his legs are a big part of his game and now he has separate issues on both of them. Not ideal.
N Zone
Footballguy
No; injuries don't make a player a bust. Even if that wasn't a factor, Tua already won that award.
Hu-Tang Clan
Footballguy
Tua was drafted in 12 team leagues??
N Zone
Footballguy
Where is it announced that is the criteria? I just meant in the NFL. Also, a lot of FF leagues are start 2 QBs or Superflex. You should try it.
zamboni
Footballguy
See the Saquon Barkley thread
As for injuries, there are certain QBs who play through them and others who don’t. And yes, the great ones are in the former group. So, I want to see Daniels doing it too.
I know that’s become an unpopular take in sports circles, and maybe I’m just a dinosaur. But, I want to see my QB playing through PCL sprains and minor hamstring tweaks.
I know that’s become an unpopular take in sports circles, and maybe I’m just a dinosaur. But, I want to see my QB playing through PCL sprains and minor hamstring tweaks.
MAC_32
Footballguy
Ask 2021 Baker Mayfield what he thinks about that
Baker showed tremendous strength of character by persevering through injuries. So, he checked that box for me. We’ll see if Daniels can do the same
Judge Smails
Footballguy
The injuries are just not optimal. All of their WR’s, running backs like Ekeler, and Daniels himself twice. May be a lost year and I’ll just take the draft L (while playing Danny Dimes). Bummer
Dr.Chao misspoke about his left knee, as it was actually a PCL sprain, not an MCL. Nevertheless, he’s correct that Daniels and the Commanders are very “conservative” with his injuries
. So we should be prepared for him to miss some time.
wgoldsph
Footballguy
Baker lost his starting position to a sex criminal and was only lucky enough to get a position back because he showed well as a backup. If he just spent some time resting he never would have lost that job.Baker showed tremendous strength of character by persevering through injuries. So, he checked that box for me. We’ll see if Daniels can do the same
Not losing his starting job should have been more important to him than having strong character. There's something to be said about knowing your limits and planning for the future that also shows strong character.
I think as a younger man I would have agreed with you. As an older man with a bum ankle and lower back pain, I really wish I took more time to heal.
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Max Power
Footballguy
Daniels slender frame was a big part of the 2024 draft debate. There were plenty of scouts or publications that worried about Daniels skinny lower body holding up in the NFL. He's a good QB, but his legs are what elevate him into the upper tier of QBs. I'm not overly worried yet, but concern is growing.
Grahamburn
Footballguy
He's playing through stuff right now and you don't hear a peep about it.Baker showed tremendous strength of character by persevering through injuries. So, he checked that box for me. We’ll see if Daniels can do the same
-OZ-
Footballguy
He wouldn’t be the first incredibly talented QB drafted by Washington to make the pro bowl as a rookie and have injuries derail his career.
Even non Washington fans hope this doesn’t happen. He’s a fun player, even when he’s playing against your team (mostly referring to Alabama here)
This is sort of a silly take, first of all no 2 injuries are the same, and second, a minor hamstring tweak or any minor injury can turn into a major injury fast and then someone is out for much longer. So while sometimes yes playing through an injury may work out, there are many cases where it makes things much worse. Each player, team and docs have to make the best decision based on evidence and as fans we really have zero clue on the extent of an injury.
