Jayden Daniels’ status has fantasy football managers on edge heading into Week 9. After an unexpected absence last week, the Commanders keep details close to the vest. Reports suggest optimism, but questions still linger about how ready he’ll be for Sunday’s matchup. One thing’s certain, his return could swing more than just Washington’s fortunes.
Jayden Daniels Injury Update
Daniels missed the Washington Commanders’ Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs due to a hamstring injury. The hope was that giving him a week to heal would allow him to return for the foreseeable future.
— PFSN Fantasy Football Analyst Dan Fornek
Daniels Fantasy Outlook
All reporting last week suggested that the low-grade hamstring injury that Daniels suffered in Week 7 had a great chance of only costing him the one game, and I’m inclined to follow that logic.
With that game on Monday night, they opted to give him the week off rather than push him to play and risk a short week recovery. This is the type of move a forward-thinking franchise makes, especially one with long-term plans.
The Seahawks are a tough matchup on a good day, let alone after their bye. That said, they’ve played three QBs with some shiftiness in their profile (Kyler Murray, Baker Mayfield, and Trevor Lawrence), and all three of them cleared 16 fantasy points.
I’d be surprised if Daniels threatened the top of the quarterback scoring board this week, but that doesn’t mean you should hesitate in playing him. He’s a rare talent, and if Washington feels good about putting him out there, we should, too.
— PFSN Fantasy Football Analyst Kyle Soppe
