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Commanders Look to Start Jayden Daniels in Week 5 vs. Giants
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Core Event
The Washington Commanders are preparing for their Week 5 contest against the New York Giants after a 30-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The team hopes to rebound, and a key factor is the potential return of quarterback Jayden Daniels, who has been sidelined with an elbow injury since the September game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Player Status and Season Statistics
Daniels, a three-year NFL veteran, has not taken snaps for Washington since his injury. In the two games he has played this season, he completed 56.9 % of his passes, throwing three touchdowns with no interceptions on 51 attempts for 260 yards.
Verbatim Quotes
“Jayden Daniels, with the elbow, is it time? Can he come back for this week's game against the Giants? Well, he practiced last week and was able to go through some things to see how he could handle it, and it looks like if he has good week of practice, that he is on track to be the guy to start for the Commanders against the Giants,” — Network's Mike Garafolo
Official Statements & Responses
No other officials have issued statements regarding his status.
What’s Next
The Commanders will make a final decision during this week’s practice sessions, with the expectation that Daniels could lead the offense when the teams meet on Sunday. The outcome will determine whether Washington’s passing attack returns to the field as they seek to improve on their recent defeat.