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Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (knee) is expected back for Week 5's game against the Chargers, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Daniels got in limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday this week, and then had a Saturday workout that went "really well," per Rapoport. We'll keep tabs on Daniels' status this coming week, but fantasy owners can tentatively plan on having him back in lineups for Week 5. QB Marcus Mariota gets another start today and is a low-end QB1 option, despite WR Terry McLaurin's absence.

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (knee) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Falcons. “While Daniels was pushing to play, doctors did not clear him,” according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. We’ll see if Daniels can make it back for Week 5’s meeting with the Chargers. QB Marcus Mariota gets another start on Sunday after playing well last weekend and finishing QB6 on the week. The matchup is tougher this time around, and Mariota won’t have WR Terry McLaurin. But he’s still a viable lower-end QB1.

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (knee) remained limited in Thursday's practice. His status for this weekend's game vs. the Falcons is still uncertain. We'll see what Daniels does in Friday's practice and how he's listed on the final injury report. Marcus Mariota will again be a lower-end QB1 option if Daniels sits.

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice. He said afterward that he "feels good" but that whether he plays vs. the Raiders this weekend is a doctor's decision. Daniels also said that he and the team are considering having him wear a brace on the injured knee. It's fair to assume that Daniels' rushing ability will be impacted if he does suit up on Sunday. We'll keep you updated on his status over the next few days.

Commanders HC Dan Quinn labeled QB Jayden Daniels "day-to-day" with his knee injury on Monday. Quinn added that QB Marcus Mariota's solid showing in the Week 3 win over the Raiders will not impact Daniels' timeline for return. Considering Daniels got in a limited practice this past Friday, we're expecting him back for this weekend's game vs. the Falcons. But we'll keep you updated on his progress throughout the week. Daniels owners would be wise to have Mariota stashed on benches for now.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport calls Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (knee) "likely" to return for Week 4. He returned to a limited practice on Friday, and this always sounded like a short-term injury. QB Marcus Mariota gets the start against the Raiders today, but Daniels owners can tentatively expect to have him back in fantasy lineups next week.

Commanders QB Marcus Mariota will start this weekend's game vs. the Raiders, HC Dan Quinn said Friday. It's been trending this way most of the week, with Washington erring on the side of caution with QB Jayden Daniels' knee injury. Daniels did return to a limited practice on Friday, which should have him on track to return for Week 4. But it'll be Mariota under center on Sunday, making him an intriguing fantasy spot starter.

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (knee) is a "long shot" to play vs. the Raiders this weekend, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said Thursday night. Daniels' injury isn't serious, but the team will "err on the side of caution," Rapoport added. This is the vibe we've gotten on Daniels all week. QB Marcus Mariota is the favorite to start against Vegas and sits surprisingly high in the Week 3 QB rankings. We'll update Daniels' status again on Friday.

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (knee) won't practice until Friday at the earliest, HC Dan Quinn said. Quinn added that Daniels had a good rehab session with his knee on Wednesday. But as NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says, "Another sign that Marcus Mariota could very well be starting" vs. the Raiders this weekend.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo expects the Commanders to "err on the side of caution" with QB Jayden Daniels (knee) this week. "Nobody is ruling him out," Garafolo adds. But both he and NFL Network colleague Ian Rapoport seem to believe Daniels is more likely to sit out Sunday's game against the Raiders. He's still in the Week 3 QB rankings for now. But if Daniels doesn't practice today, we'll be removing him and adding QB Marcus Mariota, who would be an intriguing fantasy spot starter.

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels sprained his right knee in Thursday night's loss at Green Bay, according to multiple reports. The injury's not expected to cost him much time -- if any -- but it does put his availability in question for Sunday's home date with the Raiders.

Commanders WR Terry McLaurin expressed his frustration with the Commanders on his quest for a new contract. He has also stated that he remains on the fence about holding out into training camp. He previously sat out minicamp, but McLaurin doesn't want to be traded. He reiterated that he wants to stay in Washington, but this situation could bleed over into training camp and create a complicated situation moving forward.

The 49ers have agreed to trade WR Deebo Samuel to the Commanders for a fifth-round pick, according to multiple reports.

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels threw for 258 yards and 5 TDs in Sunday's win over the Eagles. He added 81 rushing yards on 9 carries. Daniels also tossed a pair of INTs but took just 1 sack for the game. His TDs went to WR Olamide Zaccheaus (2), WR Jamison Crowder (2), and WR Terry McLaurin. It marked Daniels' fourth straight game with 2+ TD passes. Before that stretch, he hadn't hit 2 TD passes in consecutive weeks.

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels had a good passing day and led his team's rushing in Sunday's victory over the Saints. But he also took a lot of pressure from a defense that entered the day tied for just 22nd in the league in sacks. Daniels went 25-of-31 passing for 226 yards and 2 TDs. He added 11 carries for 66 yards.

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels completed 25 of 30 passes for 206 yards and 3 TDs in Sunday’s blowout win over Tennessee. The rookie added his sixth rushing TD of the season.