For already three games now, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has been missing in action due to injury, and many are wondering if he would be healthy enough to return against the Minnesota Vikings. He has been practicing over the past week, which is considered a good sign, but will he be healthy enough this week?
Technically, the Commanders are still in contention for the playoffs, but they are a longshot to make it. Even if they win, they might not be able to keep up with the teams on top of the standings, and Jayden Daniels coming back would not be much of a help, but his return could be the spark that the team needs right now to energize fans.
What Happened To Jayden Daniels?
Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow during that loss to the Seattle Seahawks, and this is now the second-year quarterback’s third injury this season. The Commanders have been been struggling and are barely hanging on without him, and he has been injured a lot this season, including suffering from a knee strain and a pulled hamstring.
Is Jayden Daniels Playing Week 14?
Jayden Daniels took another step forward in his recovery, as he was seen participating in practice again on Friday. The Commanders have slowly increased his workload since Week 13, and his continued participation suggests he’s moving closer to a return.
While Daniels has not officially been cleared to play yet and remains listed as questionable, head coach Dan Quinn has said the team is “closely monitoring” his progress and wants him back on the field as soon as he’s fully healthy. With the momentum from back-to-back practice appearances, Daniels appears to have a real shot at playing in Week 14, barring any setbacks over the weekend.
Jayden Daniels Fantasy Outlook
For now, Fantasy Managers would just have to wait and see if Daniels would be cleared enough to play with the team. If not, then there is a chance that the team would just let him rest for a little while longer. However, it should be noted that he does have a bigger chance of return this week, so waiting to see might be a better option.
Fantasy Replacement If Jayden Daniels Misses Week 14
Marcus Mariota has been decent over the last few weeks as Jayden Daniels’ backup, but for a long-term choice, given that the Commanders would probably miss the playoffs, a good choice should be Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold, who has been solid late into the season.
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