Jayden Daniels A Locked-In QB1 Despite Tough Matchup
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels should be viewed as a QB1 in Week 16 despite the tough matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Last weekend in their victory over the New Orleans Saints, Daniels went 25-for-31 for 226 yards and two passing scores. He added 66 yards on 11 rushing attempts. During Weeks 12 and 13, Daniels averaged an impressive 29.5 PPR points per game, scoring seven touchdowns over that span. Daniels has thrown at least two passing touchdowns in each of his past three games. Given his elite rushing upside, fantasy managers should always consider him a must-start option. This weekend, he will have a rematch against a tough Philadelphia defense that has allowed the second-fewest PPR points to opposing quarterbacks this season. Even though the last time he faced them he scored only 15.4 PPR points, he should always be locked into all lineups.
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels went 25-for-31 with 226 yards and two scores during the victory over the New Orleans Saints. Daniels added 66 yards on 11 rushing attempts. The Commanders got out to a hot start as Daniels found Terry McLaurin for two touchdowns in the opening half. However, during the second half, Daniels and the Commanders had trouble moving downfield and were only able to put up points via two field goals. While the LSU product was on pace to enjoy a big game, he still produced a solid outing for fantasy managers. Over his previous three contests, Daniels has tallied two passing scores in each contest. Next weekend, he will host the Philadelphia Eagles, who have allowed the second-fewest PPR points to oppose QBs.
Jayden Daniels Looks To Continue QB1 Campaign In New Orleans
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels should be viewed as a high-end QB1 in all formats, facing the New Orleans Saints this weekend. Over his past two contests, Daniels has surprised 30.0 PPR points in each game and tallied seven scores during this span. Over these two games, the LSU product averaged 290.0 total yards per game. This is a nice improvement compared to the modest 13.0 PPR points he averaged during Weeks 10 and 11. Daniels has surpassed all expectations and provided elite fantasy production due to his dual-threat playstyle all season. Even though he will be without his No.2 wideout Noah Brown (kidney) he should be viewed as an elite QB1 despite facing a New Orleans defense that has allowed the 14th-fewest PPR points to opposing QBs this season.
Jayden Daniels Scores Four Times Against Tennessee
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels went 25-for-30 with 206 passing yards, 34 rushing yards, an interception, and four total scores in their Week 13 victory over the Tennessee Titans. The Commanders got out to an early 21-point lead in the opening quarter. Brian Robinson Jr. scored on the opening drive, while Daniels added a rushing score and a TD pass to Terry McLaurin later in that frame. Then, in the second quarter, he found McLaurin in the end zone for the second time today. Daniels capped off his impressive outing with his fourth touchdown, this time on a pass to tight end Zach Ertz. With the Commanders in the driver's seat through most of the afternoon, the LSU product did not need to push the ball downfield quite often. However, he was dominant in the red zone and was able to still enjoy a strong fantasy showing. Daniels and the Commanders will get a much-needed bye week next weekend and set their sights on a Week 15 tilt in the Big Easy against the Saints.
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels should be viewed as a solid QB1 in all formats in Week 13 when he faces the Tennessee Titans. Last weekend, the rookie broke out of a two-game slump, totaling 275 passing and 74 rushing yards with three total scores in their loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Daniels scored just one combined score in his previous two games and averaged 196.5 passing yards per game in that span. Throughout his rookie campaign, the LSU standout averaged over 250+ yards per game and tallied 17 total scores. This weekend, he faces the Tennessee Titans, who have allowed the 16th-most PPR points to opposing QBs, which sets up Daniels for another QB1 showing.
Jayden Daniels Enjoys Big Second Half In Sunday’s Loss
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels enjoyed a big second half but could not complete the comeback against the Dallas Cowboys as he went 25-for-38 with 275 yards, two passing scores, 74 rushing yards, and an additional rushing score. After a slow first half where the Washington offense scored only three points, Daniels flipped the switch and put 23 on the board in the final 30 minutes. Daniels tallied a rushing score in the third quarter and tacked on two passing scores in the final frame. One was a four-yard strike to Zach Ertz, and the other was an 86-yard catch-and-run to Terry McLaurin. This was a nice bounce-back showing for Daniels, as he has scored just one total touchdown in his previous two games. Despite the slow start, fantasy managers should continue to view Daniels as a QB1 heading into Week 13 when he faces the Tennessee Titans.
Jayden Daniels Eyes Bounce-Back Showing In Week 12
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels should be set up well for a bounce-back showing against the Dallas Cowboys this weekend. Over his past two games, Daniels has posted the two lowest fantasy scores of his standout rookie season. During this stretch, Daniels has tallied just one score and averaged a mere 196.5 passing yards per game. However, before this, Daniels scored at least 20.0+ PPR points in all but one contest this season. Removing his Week 7 game, where he left early, Daniels has averaged a strong 25.3 PPR points per game during Weeks 3 through 9 and scored 11 total touchdowns during this span. Facing a Dallas Cowboys defense that has allowed the 28th-most PPR points to opposing QBs sets the LSU product up for a great "get-right" matchup, making him a solid QB1.
Jayden Daniels Underwhelms In Week 11 Loss To Philadelphia
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels completed 22 of his 32 pass attempts for 191 yards, one touchdown, and one interception during Thursday's Week 11 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. He also took three sacks and rushed for just 18 yards on seven attempts. Daniels got off to an incredibly hot start in his rookie season, but he has quieted down over the last two games, tallying one touchdown, one turnover, six sacks, and 23 rushing yards during that span. This year's No. 2 overall pick still has an impressive track record through just half a season in the NFL and should be treated as a mid-to-low fantasy QB1 heading into Week 11 versus Dallas.
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels should be poised to bounce back on Thursday evening against the Philadelphia Eagles. Last weekend against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Daniels scored a season-low 10.6 PPR points and tallied just 202 passing yards with no scores. However, in his previous two games, the LSU product averaged 23.8 PPR points in each contest, with 267.5 passing yards and 43.5 rushing yards in each game. Even though the Eagles have surrendered the fourth-fewest PPR points to opposing QBs, given the hefty 48.5-point total, the Commanders may need to force the ball downfield to keep up with a potent Philadelphia offense setting up Daniels for a productive showing.
Jayden Daniels Has Poor Output In Loss To Pittsburgh
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels went 17-for-34 for 202 passing yards and no scores in their loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday afternoon. He tallied just five rushing yards on three rushing attempts. This was his lowest output since his NFL debut in the opening week of the season. When the Commanders reached the red zone, they opted to let their running backs punch in the scores. Daniels found his top wideout, Terry McLaurin, throughout the game as he led the team with 113 yards with his longest reception going for 54 yards. Despite the poor showing, fantasy managers should continue to view the LSU product as a high-end QB1 heading into Week 11 when he faces the Philadelphia Eagles in a pivotal divisional tilt.
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