Out
Injury Elbow
Est. Return 2/9/2026
2025 Pass/Rush Stats
YDS
1262
TD
8
INT
3
YDS
278
TD
2
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Six quarterbacks were drafted in the first round in 2024, and Daniels, the second pick, proved the best. Strong passing numbers and elite rushing propelled him to QB5 in fantasy and led the Commanders to the NFC championship game. Daniels backed up his pre-draft billing as an accurate passer, ranking 10th in on-target percentage (75.4) and sixth in completion rate (a rookie-record 69.0 percent). He also improved throughout the year, throwing 16 TDs in a six-game stretch in the second half of the season after throwing nine in the first nine games. He finished 14th in YPA (7.4) and 10th in TD passes (25). It was Daniels' rushing prowess that set him apart, however. He set a rookie QB record with 891 rushing yards, and scored six times on the ground. He was sacked 47 times (6th most) despite having the fourth-quickest time to throw (2.68 seconds), but the Commanders fixed the weakest link of their offensive line this offseason, trading for Pro Bowl LT Laremy Tunsil. The Commanders also gave Daniels receiving help by trading for Deebo Samuel, who figures to get a lot of short passes and carries while Terry McLaurin handles a large chunk of the end-zone targets and deep passes. Tight end Zach Ertz is also back after catching 66 passes last season. A better supporting cast might mean fewer scrambles for Daniels -- whose 79 last season were 28 more than any QB -- but that would also likely translate to more pass attempts. Either way, a spot in the Top 5 of fantasy QBs is likely. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Signed a four-year, $37.75 million contract with the Commanders in June of 2024.
Officially done for the season
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn confirmed Monday that Daniels (elbow) is being shut down for the team's final three games, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.
ANALYSIS
Quinn said the decision is "part medical, part team," and that Daniels will still practice once cleared to do so. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports, however, that upon being medically evaluated Monday, the second-year quarterback was not yet cleared for contact. After an outstanding rookie campaign in 2024, Daniels now concludes Year 2 with just seven regular-season appearances in which he completed 114 of 188 pass attempts for 1,262 yards, eight touchdowns and three interceptions. He also rushed 58 times for 278 yards and two scores. Marcus Mariota will remain Washington's starting QB for the rest of the year, beginning Saturday against the Eagles.
Quinn said the decision is "part medical, part team," and that Daniels will still practice once cleared to do so. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports, however, that upon being medically evaluated Monday, the second-year quarterback was not yet cleared for contact. After an outstanding rookie campaign in 2024, Daniels now concludes Year 2 with just seven regular-season appearances in which he completed 114 of 188 pass attempts for 1,262 yards, eight touchdowns and three interceptions. He also rushed 58 times for 278 yards and two scores. Marcus Mariota will remain Washington's starting QB for the rest of the year, beginning Saturday against the Eagles.
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7.9 YdsSack Rate
8.7%Avg Receiver YAC
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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58.5
Cornerbacks
63.6
Safeties
87.1
Linebackers
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Drafted second overall this year, Daniels took first-team practice reps all summer and was named as Washington's Week 1 starter in mid-August. He's an outstanding athlete, but at 6-4, 210, his slim build raises durability concerns. That's about the only concern. Armed with a quick release, Daniels is accurate all over the field. Unlike others in his draft, Daniels' 72.2 completion percentage last season (7th in FBS) was not built on accuracy-inflating short passes -- his average target depth (10.2) and YPA (11.7) both led the nation. Daniels has a strong arm, though not an elite one, and is an excellent deep-ball thrower. He operates well in the pocket but can also play on the run, and it's his dual-threat ability that is intriguing both for Washington and fantasy managers (he ran for more than 2,000 yards and 21 TDs at LSU the last two years). Daniels sometimes holds the ball longer than necessary, resulting in sacks, and his passing stats in college were solid-but-unexceptional prior to his Heisman-winning 2023 campaign. The Commanders have a few experienced targets in RB Austin Ekeler, WR Terry McLaurin and TE Zach Ertz, but they lack depth at the skill positions and may need quick development form rookie TE Ben Sinnott (Round 2) and rookie WR Luke McCaffrey (Round 3). Daniels is lauded for his high football IQ and seems to fit well in offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury's scheme, but even if the rookie needs time to figure out the passing game his rushing ability should create fantasy value.
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Being shut down for the year
The Commanders do not intend for Daniels (elbow) to start any of the team's final three regular-season games, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Not cleared for contact yet
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Friday that Daniels (elbow) hasn't been cleared for contact, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
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Not cleared for contact
Daniels (elbow) has not been cleared for contact, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
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Ruled out for Week 15
Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday that Daniels (elbow) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants.
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No long-term concerns with elbow
Coach Dan Quinn noted Monday that Daniels is "sore" following Week 14 action, but added that there are no "long-term concerns" with the QB's left (non-throwing) elbow, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
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Already ruled out for Week 15
Daniels has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 15 matchup against the Giants due to his elbow injury, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Daniels landed hard on his left elbow in Sunday's Week 14 loss to the Vikings, a game that marked the second-year signal-caller's return from a three-game absence due to a dislocation in that same elbow. While head coach Dan Quinn said Daniels could have returned to the game had it been competitive and further examination revealed no structural damage or setback, a decision was made to rule him out relatively early in the week. However, Daniels has not been shut down for the season, and Quinn said he could play in a Week 16 matchup against the Eagles.
Daniels landed hard on his left elbow in Sunday's Week 14 loss to the Vikings, a game that marked the second-year signal-caller's return from a three-game absence due to a dislocation in that same elbow. While head coach Dan Quinn said Daniels could have returned to the game had it been competitive and further examination revealed no structural damage or setback, a decision was made to rule him out relatively early in the week. However, Daniels has not been shut down for the season, and Quinn said he could play in a Week 16 matchup against the Eagles.