The Washington Commanders have been struggling since quarterback Jayden Daniels went out with a dislocated elbow. The team still has a long-shot chance to make the playoffs, but in Week 13, they have a very tough matchup against one of the best teams in the league right now, the Denver Broncos. This raises the question: would Daniels be healthy enough to play against them?
His current status is week-to-week, though the Commanders have not yet ruled him out of the season, with head coach Dan Quinn being optimistic of his return. Whether it be this week or next is still up for debate, though.
Jayden Daniels Injury Update
Quinn gave an update on Daniels, and he has not yet ruled out the QB1’s return for Week 13, though the odds of that happening seem to be a bit bleak.
“It’s important that Jayden’s getting going, learning to play this position at the highest level competitively,” Quinn said. “Also doing it safely. Those are reps that you develop as well. It’s a skill just like throwing and processing. All those things are important.”
Jayden Daniels himself has admitted that he is still day-to-day, as he said while handing out turkeys to families ahead of Thanksgiving on Tuesday:
“It’s a day-to-day process,” he said. . “Just kind of getting back in the rhythm of things and the flow of things. When I’m healthy and ready to go, I want to be out there.”
Will Jayden Daniels Play Week 13?
No, Jayden Daniels has officially been ruled out for Week 13. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn confirmed that the rookie quarterback will not play Sunday against the Denver Broncos as he continues to recover from a left elbow injury.
Quinn noted that Daniels has made “great progress,” but he has not yet been cleared for contact, meaning veteran Marcus Mariota will start once again. The Commanders are taking a cautious approach to ensure Daniels returns fully healthy before putting him back under center.
When Will Jayden Daniels Be Back?
The current expectation is that Daniels could return as early as Week 14 against the Minnesota Vikings, provided he’s cleared for contact next week. His recovery trajectory remains encouraging, and the team is optimistic he’ll be ready to go soon.
With wide receiver Terry McLaurin cleared to play this week, Washington’s offense will get at least one key weapon back while waiting for its starting quarterback to return.
Best Fantasy Replacements For Jayden Daniels This Week
As for waiver wire pickups, JJ McCarthy, a quarterback who missed much of the season due to injury, is seeing his stock rise, especially as he has been producing fantasy-wise. Another solid choice is Seattle’s Sam Darnold, who has been very consistent for the Seahawks.
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