QB Jayden Daniels, WAS (3 Viewers)

[Faust]

Grant Paulsen
Too early to know exactly what’s going on with Jayden Daniels, but I’ve heard he got an MRI on his knee today after getting banged up last night in Green Bay. Was limping pretty good at the end of the game.

Worth keeping tabs on for sure.

https://x.com/granthpaulsen/status/1966617281112281443?s=61

 

[Terpman22]

Grant Paulsen
Too early to know exactly what’s going on with Jayden Daniels, but I’ve heard he got an MRI on his knee today after getting banged up last night in Green Bay. Was limping pretty good at the end of the game.

Worth keeping tabs on for sure.

https://x.com/granthpaulsen/status/1966617281112281443?s=61

Oh shhheeiiiiittt

 

[travdogg]

Grant Paulsen
Too early to know exactly what’s going on with Jayden Daniels, but I’ve heard he got an MRI on his knee today after getting banged up last night in Green Bay. Was limping pretty good at the end of the game.

Worth keeping tabs on for sure.

https://x.com/granthpaulsen/status/1966617281112281443?s=61

Oh shhheeiiiiittt

Almost like he shouldn't have been out there in a meaningless situation down 3 scores with 4 minutes left.

 

[Ray_T]

Grant Paulsen
Too early to know exactly what’s going on with Jayden Daniels, but I’ve heard he got an MRI on his knee today after getting banged up last night in Green Bay. Was limping pretty good at the end of the game.

Worth keeping tabs on for sure.

https://x.com/granthpaulsen/status/1966617281112281443?s=61

Oh shhheeiiiiittt

Almost like he shouldn't have been out there in a meaningless situation down 3 scores with 4 minutes left.

I feel like I've seen this thread before..... its like the coaches never learn do they?

 

[Largent]

You know, you would think the coaches - Kliff and Dan, would have thought about maybe adding some wrinkles this year to get ahead of the rest of the league watching tape on Jayden. Is that too much?

The play calling was not only abysmal, it looked like they ran the same damn play over and over with small changes like pass or hand it off. Terrible.

 

[nittanylion]

This is one of the potential potholes of the Dan Quinn/Kliff Kingsbury pairing as HC/OC that isn't getting enough attention:

Dan Quinn, being a HC who's expertise derives from the defensive side of the LOS, probably is giving KK much autonomy in regards to running the offense.

It's a verified thing, that KK's offenses get off to fast starts, and crap out as they're figured out, and he does little to nothing to adjust - both in-game, and over the course of the Season. Happened for sure in Arizona.

KK would probably be better served under an Offensive-minded HC. I was hoping that adding Deebo, drafting Lane, and the expected development of LMcC and Sinnott would be enough to stimulate his creative juices, but I'm not sure now.

Losing JAG BRob didn't bother me. Losing Ekeler bothers me a great deal.

Kliff Kingsbury: Needs oversight. Needs an ombudsman.

Could be a long year.

 

[bolzano]

Is no news good news? If the MRI was bad, you’d think someone like Schefty or Rapoport would’ve said something by now.

 

[bolzano]

Jay Glazer: Jayden Daniels is “day-to-day” with his knee. Going to take a look at him tomorrow.

https://x.com/JoshTaylorFB/status/1967377422782959939

 

[RaidersAreOne]

Urgg hate to see that. Daniels without scrambling ability just isn’t the same monster.

Not panicking but this is pretty troubling news.

 

[Ray_T]

Jay Glazer: Jayden Daniels is “day-to-day” with his knee. Going to take a look at him tomorrow.

https://x.com/JoshTaylorFB/status/1967377422782959939

I think thats code for we are not making a determination at this time.

sometimes the swelling is too much to get a good read.

the other possibility is they know the result but are not announcing it until they secure another QB via trade. I hope this isnt the case, but in some cases I've seen the players replacement acquired and the injury announcement conveniently comes out after the trade is made.

 

[The Kerminator]

Jay Glazer: Jayden Daniels is “day-to-day” with his knee. Going to take a look at him tomorrow.

https://x.com/JoshTaylorFB/status/1967377422782959939

I think thats code for we are not making a determination at this time.

sometimes the swelling is too much to get a good read.

the other possibility is they know the result but are not announcing it until they secure another QB via trade. I hope this isnt the case, but in some cases I've seen the players replacement acquired and the injury announcement conveniently comes out after the trade is made.

I think it's code for he's "day to day"

 

[Ray_T]

Jay Glazer: Jayden Daniels is “day-to-day” with his knee. Going to take a look at him tomorrow.

https://x.com/JoshTaylorFB/status/1967377422782959939

I think thats code for we are not making a determination at this time.

sometimes the swelling is too much to get a good read.

the other possibility is they know the result but are not announcing it until they secure another QB via trade. I hope this isnt the case, but in some cases I've seen the players replacement acquired and the injury announcement conveniently comes out after the trade is made.

I think it's code for he's "day to day"

it could be. but it was just ambiguous enough that he could backtrack if he needs to.

 

[RaidersAreOne]

Sprained knee....

https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1967656637562491386

 

[zeeshan2]

[Rapoport] Commanders QB Jayden Daniels, who underwent an MRI following the loss to the Packers, was diagnosed with a sprained knee Not a long-term injury, but Daniels’ status this week vs the #Raiders is in doubt

 

[karl.Racki]

Brutal week to have a QB drafted high

 

[bolzano]

When you come into the season with Daniels and Burrow as your QBs, you assume you’re set at the position. Terribly unlucky how everything unfolded.

That said, I’m optimistic that Daniels will plsy. He has extra time to recover and QBs often play through mild sprains. Just don’t expect a big rushing total (assuming he’s a go).

 

[Sunday Gravy]

When you come into the season with Daniels and Burrow as your QBs, you assume you’re set at the position. Terribly unlucky how everything unfolded.

That said, I’m optimistic that Daniels will plsy. He has extra time to recover and QBs often play through mild sprains. Just don’t expect a big rushing total (assuming he’s a go).

Same here. What a nut shot this week.

Even if he plays with a bum knee, there goes the rushing production.

 

[fatness]

Even if he plays with a bum knee, there goes the rushing production.

If Daniels plays next week with a sprained knee he's going to get killed if Kingsbury doesn't change his play calling.

 

[Largent]

I have Justin Fields as my back up to Daniels, so no worries.....oh

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

I have Justin Fields as my back up to Daniels, so no worries.....oh

Oof.

 

[bolzano]

This is the play in which Jayden Daniels appeared to come up hobbling a bit. I don’t know how this wasn’t ruled a hip-drop tackle in game. Checks all the boxes: Wraps Daniels with both arms, Unweights by swiveling/dropping hips, Lands on Daniels’s leg(s).

https://x.com/NickiJhabvala/status/1967302637386424728

 

[ffmail4me]

Even if he plays with a bum knee, there goes the rushing production.

If Daniels plays next week with a sprained knee he's going to get killed if Kingsbury doesn't change his play calling.

Agreed but sounds like that change is coming, and Mr. Bill is going to get the workload, whether he's ready or not. Sounds like they planned to slowly move him into the starters roll, but that's now moved to warp speed with Ekeler on IR.

 

[RaidersAreOne]

JD doesn't need legs to beat the Raiders this weekend.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

This is the play in which Jayden Daniels appeared to come up hobbling a bit. I don’t know how this wasn’t ruled a hip-drop tackle in game. Checks all the boxes: Wraps Daniels with both arms, Unweights by swiveling/dropping hips, Lands on Daniels’s leg(s).

https://x.com/NickiJhabvala/status/1967302637386424728

Yeah, I thought it was a hip drop in real time. So did my son. We both were surprised it wasn’t flagged.

 

[RenegadeRoy]

I have Justin Fields as my back up to Daniels, so no worries.....oh

My Daniels backup was McCarthy

 

[Hu-Tang Clan]

I have Justin Fields as my back up to Daniels, so no worries.....oh

My Daniels backup was McCarthy

Mine too.

 

[irish eyes]

I have Justin Fields as my back up to Daniels, so no worries.....oh

My Daniels backup was McCarthy

Be glad you can find a backup with a pulse or even one that doesn't play. McCarthy stinks, he actually got me negative points this week.

 

[Brunell4MVP]

What I worry about with Daniels isn't his style of play or slender frame.

I don't like when a player stops using the skills that got them to the NFL in the first place. Be it from the coaches, media, fans, agents ... whoever ... saying he needs to take less hits. The problem with that is playing worried and thinking too much on the field will lead to slower decisions, resulting in ---- getting hit more whether on runs or taking too long in the pocket.

I can't imagine a coach telling Peyton Manning or Tom Brady that they had to run more for some reason. So while there's risk in it, let a QB with legs run. Jayden handed off far too much on read options the last 2 weeks. He had many wide open running lanes. That's what got him there. You wanna see what will get him hurt, it will be slow decision making and getting crushed behind the LoS. Not running downfield. IMO.

 

[bolzano]

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said QB Jayden Daniels (knee) won’t practice until Friday at the earliest.
Quinn added Daniels had a good rehab session on Wednesday but would not practice. There’s almost no chance Daniels will suit up for Week 3 against the Raiders after sustaining a knee sprain last week in a loss to the Packers. That means Marcus Mariota will get the starting nod against Vegas. Mariota will be a marked downgrade for Terry McLaurin, Zach Ertz, and Deebo Samuel. Last year in a Week 7 start against Carolina, Mariota threw just 23 passes while rushing 11 times for 34 yards. The Commanders were 7 percent below their expected pass rate that day. Mariota will be usable in superflex formats.

Daniels won't practice until Friday at earliest

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said QB Jayden Daniels (knee) won't practice until Friday at the earliest.

www.nbcsports.com

 

[bolzano]

David Chao is pretty reliable and he didn’t think that Daniels would miss any time. But, this news isn’t great. Would be nice if the Commanders could provide some details on the sprain (MCL/ LCL/ PCL/ ACL, grade, etc.).

 

[RaidersAreOne]

The Raiders D looked semi-capable vs. the Chargers but Herbert gave us a lot of trouble with his legs. It's a great matchup for him if healthy.

 

[ffmail4me]

David Chao is pretty reliable and he didn’t think that Daniels would miss any time. But, this news isn’t great. Would be nice if the Commanders could provide some details on the sprain (MCL/ LCL/ PCL/ ACL, grade, etc.).

I saw a video on youtube yesterday where a guy said he had a grade 1 PCL sprain, very mild.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Urgg hate to see that. Daniels without scrambling ability just isn’t the same monster.

Not panicking but this is pretty troubling news.

What? How does a running quarterbacks ability to run help him pass!????

I’m told all these running quarterbacks are amazing passers!?!?! Are you suggesting that’s not true?

Careful you might be accused of being called a hater

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

This is one of the potential potholes of the Dan Quinn/Kliff Kingsbury pairing as HC/OC that isn't getting enough attention:

Dan Quinn, being a HC who's expertise derives from the defensive side of the LOS, probably is giving KK much autonomy in regards to running the offense.

It's a verified thing, that KK's offenses get off to fast starts, and crap out as they're figured out, and he does little to nothing to adjust - both in-game, and over the course of the Season. Happened for sure in Arizona.

KK would probably be better served under an Offensive-minded HC. I was hoping that adding Deebo, drafting Lane, and the expected development of LMcC and Sinnott would be enough to stimulate his creative juices, but I'm not sure now.

Losing JAG BRob didn't bother me. Losing Ekeler bothers me a great deal.

Kliff Kingsbury: Needs oversight. Needs an ombudsman.

Could be a long year.

Same thing that happened in Atlanta.

I like DQ a lot but IMO, his overly player friendly atmosphere with his hat backwards creates an environment that I don’t think is tenable long term.

(I said all of this last year so I’m not piling on. )

 

[Pigskin Fanatic]

Urgg hate to see that. Daniels without scrambling ability just isn’t the same monster.

Not panicking but this is pretty troubling news.

What? How does a running quarterbacks ability to run help him pass!????

i'd assume he means two things, for fantasy there won't be any rushing stats so that's not good, and when the defense knows you're a sitting duck then their gameplan changes and coverage becomes harder to beat, which is why his passing would suffer. i'd agree with these two things for a running qb.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Urgg hate to see that. Daniels without scrambling ability just isn’t the same monster.

Not panicking but this is pretty troubling news.

What? How does a running quarterbacks ability to run help him pass!????

i'd assume he means two things, for fantasy there won't be any rushing stats so that's not good, and when the defense knows you're a sitting duck then their gameplan changes and coverage becomes harder to beat, which is why his passing would suffer. i'd agree with these two things for a running qb.

I know and agree. I was just messing with folks because I argue against running QBs and think they’re not revolutionizing the position- I think they are setting it back 50 years.

 

[Pigskin Fanatic]

Urgg hate to see that. Daniels without scrambling ability just isn’t the same monster.

Not panicking but this is pretty troubling news.

What? How does a running quarterbacks ability to run help him pass!????

i'd assume he means two things, for fantasy there won't be any rushing stats so that's not good, and when the defense knows you're a sitting duck then their gameplan changes and coverage becomes harder to beat, which is why his passing would suffer. i'd agree with these two things for a running qb.

I know and agree. I was just messing with folks because I argue against running QBs and think they’re not revolutionizing the position- I think they are setting it back 50 years.

ah, sorry i missed that lol.

 

[LawFitz]

Urgg hate to see that. Daniels without scrambling ability just isn’t the same monster.

Not panicking but this is pretty troubling news.

What? How does a running quarterbacks ability to run help him pass!????

i'd assume he means two things, for fantasy there won't be any rushing stats so that's not good, and when the defense knows you're a sitting duck then their gameplan changes and coverage becomes harder to beat, which is why his passing would suffer. i'd agree with these two things for a running qb.

I know and agree. I was just messing with folks because I argue against running QBs and think they’re not revolutionizing the position- I think they are setting it back 50 years.

Lamar Jackson is the highest-rated passer in NFL history through his career so far. The previous record holder was another rushing QB. #3 on the list... Also a dual-threat QB.

Lamar Jackson is the NFL's all-time leader in career passer rating, surpassing Aaron Rodgers after the Ravens' Week 2 win in 2025 to hold a 102.65 career rating, slightly ahead of Rodgers' 102.60 and Patrick Mahomes' 101.8. Jackson's achievement highlights his development into a dynamic dual-threat quarterback with exceptional passing prowess, in addition to his record-breaking rushing abilities.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Urgg hate to see that. Daniels without scrambling ability just isn’t the same monster.

Not panicking but this is pretty troubling news.

What? How does a running quarterbacks ability to run help him pass!????

i'd assume he means two things, for fantasy there won't be any rushing stats so that's not good, and when the defense knows you're a sitting duck then their gameplan changes and coverage becomes harder to beat, which is why his passing would suffer. i'd agree with these two things for a running qb.

I know and agree. I was just messing with folks because I argue against running QBs and think they’re not revolutionizing the position- I think they are setting it back 50 years.

Lamar Jackson is the highest-rated passer in NFL history through his career so far. The previous record holder was another rushing QB. #3 on the list... Also a dual-threat QB.

Lamar Jackson is the NFL's all-time leader in career passer rating, surpassing Aaron Rodgers after the Ravens' Week 2 win in 2025 to hold a 102.65 career rating, slightly ahead of Rodgers' 102.60 and Patrick Mahomes' 101.8. Jackson's achievement highlights his development into a dynamic dual-threat quarterback with exceptional passing prowess, in addition to his record-breaking rushing abilities.

I rest my case your honor.

 

[Faust]

Ian Rapoport
From The Insiders on @NFLNetwork: The #Commanders have QB questions, and if there is any question by Friday, expect them to err on the side of caution with Jayden Daniels.

https://x.com/rapsheet/status/1968456425136390386?s=61

 

[RaidersAreOne]

Not at practice again.

https://x.com/tashanreed/status/1969055913890767120

 

[ffmail4me]

Not at practice again.

https://x.com/tashanreed/status/1969055913890767120

He won't play this weekend then. I think yesterday or the day before Dan said if he doesn't practice Friday, there is no path to play this weekend.

 

[RaidersAreOne]

Not at practice again.

https://x.com/tashanreed/status/1969055913890767120

He won't play this weekend then. I think yesterday or the day before Dan said if he doesn't practice Friday, there is no path to play this weekend.

Agreed. Rolling with Daniel Jones and Jake Browning this week in my leagues.

Lord help me.

 

[BearsFan4Life]

Not at practice again.

https://x.com/tashanreed/status/1969055913890767120

He won't play this weekend then. I think yesterday or the day before Dan said if he doesn't practice Friday, there is no path to play this weekend.

Agreed. Rolling with Daniel Jones and Jake Browning this week in my leagues.

Lord help me.

Starting Dak over Daniels, but at least feel good that Dallas plays the Bears.

 

[ffmail4me]

Not at practice again.

https://x.com/tashanreed/status/1969055913890767120

He won't play this weekend then. I think yesterday or the day before Dan said if he doesn't practice Friday, there is no path to play this weekend.

Agreed. Rolling with Daniel Jones and Jake Browning this week in my leagues.

Lord help me.

While the names don't inspire confidence, I bet you'll have solid output from both this weekend.

 

[Absolutely Nothing]

Now it’s just a matter of hoping they declare him out today so I can make a move to temporarily shuttle him to my IR slot. Rest up Jayden, Daniel Jones will fight admirably in your stead.

 

[Terpman22]

Ruled out, per Sleeper App

Marcus Mariota revenge game!

 

[Deranged Hermit]

Now it’s just a matter of hoping they declare him out today so I can make a move to temporarily shuttle him to my IR slot. Rest up Jayden, Daniel Jones will fight admirably in your stead.

Yeah, I need to hit a pretty barren WW for someone. I have Penix but I get a feeling this weeks game plan is going to look a lot like last weeks.

 

[jobarules]

Now it’s just a matter of hoping they declare him out today so I can make a move to temporarily shuttle him to my IR slot. Rest up Jayden, Daniel Jones will fight admirably in your stead.

Yeah, I need to hit a pretty barren WW for someone. I have Penix but I get a feeling this weeks game plan is going to look a lot like last weeks.

Me too. Im looking at mac Jones, rodgers, or stafford. I refused to spend alot of money on Daniel Jones for one week play.

 

[Deranged Hermit]

Now it’s just a matter of hoping they declare him out today so I can make a move to temporarily shuttle him to my IR slot. Rest up Jayden, Daniel Jones will fight admirably in your stead.

Yeah, I need to hit a pretty barren WW for someone. I have Penix but I get a feeling this weeks game plan is going to look a lot like last weeks.

Me too. Im looking at mac Jones, rodgers, or stafford. I refused to spend alot of money on Daniel Jones for one week play.

I got Rodgers, Darnold and Browning