Jayden Daniels
Quarterback
Ht: 6' 4" Wt: 210 Age: 23 Exp: 0 years College: Louisiana State Drafted: 2024 R1 2
Avg FF PTS
30
Per Game
Cumulative FF PTS
30
Position Rank: 5th
Projected FF PTS
22.5
Week 2 vs NYG
Upside / Downside
+3.97
Week 2 vs NYG
Posted: 9/09/2024 1:38 am GMT
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels completed 17 of his 24 passes for 184 yards and rushed 16 times for 88 yards and two touchdowns in a 37-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1.
Huddle Up: Daniels didn't have a great game throwing the ball, but his scrambling ability was on full display. If he can stay healthy, his legs could keep him in the QB1 mix.
Posted: 8/23/2024 4:48 pm GMT
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels will not play in the preseason finale against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Aug. 25.
Huddle Up: This is no surprise after being named the starter. Daniels is a fringe QB1 with upside given his abilities as a runner.
Posted: 8/19/2024 6:02 pm GMT
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels was officially named the starter Monday, Aug. 19.
Huddle Up: After an impressive training camp and preseason, Daniels will take the reigns to begin the season. His rushing ability gives him fringe QB1 upside, making him an intriguing target later in drafts.
Posted: 8/10/2024 5:06 pm GMT
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels completed 2-of-3 passes for 45 yards and scored a three-yard rushing touchdown in his preseason debut on Saturday, Aug. 10.
Posted: 8/06/2024 1:16 pm GMT
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels has earned the right to be QB1 for the preseason opener, according to head coach Dan Quinn.
Huddle Up: Daniels is an intriguing QB2 in fantasy that appears to be on track to be the Week 1 starter.
Posted: 8/04/2024 2:14 pm GMT
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels will receive playing time in the team's first preseason game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 10, according to head coach Dan Quinn.
Huddle Up: This should come as a surprise to no one, as the Commanders want to give their top selection in the 2024 NFL Draft plenty of snaps this preaseason with the first-team offense. He is expected to enter the regular season as Washington's starting quarterback and can be viewed as a low-end QB1 or high-end QB2 in fantasy circles because of his massive rushing upside.
Posted: 6/23/2024 10:33 pm GMT
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels has impressed WR Terry McLaurin during the offseason program with his confidence and command of the offense. "It seemed like he knew the entire offense when we got there," McLaurin said on Friday, June 21. "He's in there calling the huddles through the walkthroughs. He's in there calling the plays, and he's extremely confident. It's a testament to his preparation and his studying that he did on his own. But also, I think the kid loves ball, and he has a good feel for the game."
Huddle Up: As a locked-in starter, Daniels is automatically on the fantasy radar in 2024. But given the fact that he can run with the football and is a promising passer, the No. 2 pick is a viable QB2 with upside from the jump and a player who could outperform his average draft position.
Posted: 6/16/2024 1:22 pm GMT
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels appears to be "entrenched" as the team's starting quarterback, in the opinion of Ralph Vacchiano of FOX Sports. He received the bulk of the snaps with the offensive starters during mandatory minicamp and it is unlikely this situation will change once training camp begins.
Huddle Up: Assuming that Daniels begins the regular season as the Commanders' first-string quarterback, he can be considered a low-end QB1 or high-end QB2 option in most fantasy leagues because of his massive rushing upside. At this stage of his career, he also appears to be further along as a passer than most other dual-threat quarterbacks.
Posted: 6/14/2024 8:02 pm GMT
Washington Commanders first-round draft choice QB Jayden Daniels (Louisiana State) signed a four-year contract worth $37.7 million - including a $24.3 million signing bonus - on Friday, June 14. The deal includes a fifth-year team option.
Huddle Up: Daniels has yet to be named the starting quarterback in Washington, but it appears as if it will only be a matter of time before it happens during training camp. When it happens, the No. 2 overall choice in this spring's draft should immediately be considered a low-end fantasy QB1 at worst given his massive rushing upside. He is also much further along than most dual-threat quarterbacks as a passer, so he is much more than a one-trick pony.
Posted: 6/13/2024 5:03 pm GMT
Washington Commanders QBs Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota each saw significant snaps with the first team during the spring and nothing has been determined yet in regards to which one will start the season, according to head coach Dan Quinn on Thursday, June 13.
Huddle Up: By all accounts, Daniels has been sharp so far - a sentiment that Quinn confirmed Thursday. It would likely take a meltdown of epic proportions for the No. 2 overall pick in this spring's draft to not win the job. Assuming that is the case, Daniels' combination of anticipation and athleticism should make him a strong fantasy QB1 option right out of the gate.
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