Every Friday at 3 p.m. ET, Steve Buchanan and Meghan Townsley chop up the latest injury news on Injury Report Live! Check out what Steve and DK Network’s Garion Thorne – filling in for Meghan – have to say about this latest injury to Jayden Daniels (ribs).
After being taken out of Sunday’s 40-7 drubbing of the Panthers, Jayden Daniels’ ($7,300) status for the following week’s game against the Bears looked to be in doubt. Five days later, the situation remains unclear. Although the rookie quarterback was able to practice in a limited fashion on Friday, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn called this a game-time decision.
Will Washington even consider starting their face of the franchise given his health issues? Is backup QB Marcus Mariota ($5,300) a viable fantasy option this week? Garion (@GarionThorne) and Steve (@SBuchanan24) broke it all down on Friday’s edition of Injury Report Live:
- Given Washington’s terrific 5-2 start to the season, there isn’t much reason to push it with Daniels. Don’t expect him to play Sunday.
- As exceptional as Daniels has been, Mariota looked good against an admittedly weak Carolina defense. The former Titans passer threw for 205 yards and two touchdowns after coming off the bench.
- There aren’t many pass catchers worth starting for the Commanders, with or without Daniels. Only wide receiver Terry McLaurin ($6,900) and maybe tight end Zach Ertz ($4,200) deserve fantasy consideration.
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