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.
Not cleared for contact yet
Daniels (elbow) has not been cleared for contract, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
ANALYSIS
An earlier report said Daniels was cleared for contact despite already being ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Giants. It turns out that was just a typo or transcription error, with Commanders head coach Dan Quinn having actually said the opposite. Still, Quinn didn't rule Daniels out beyond Week 15 and once again suggested that the QB won't be shut down for the year unless he's truly unable to play. In any case, Marcus Mariota will start against the Giants on Sunday.
An earlier report said Daniels was cleared for contact despite already being ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Giants. It turns out that was just a typo or transcription error, with Commanders head coach Dan Quinn having actually said the opposite. Still, Quinn didn't rule Daniels out beyond Week 15 and once again suggested that the QB won't be shut down for the year unless he's truly unable to play. In any case, Marcus Mariota will start against the Giants on Sunday.
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14.8%Avg Target Depth
7.9 YdsSack Rate
8.7%Avg Receiver YAC
5.3 YdsReceiver Drop %
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
85.7
Cornerbacks
87.3
Safeties
74.8
Linebackers
92.5
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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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Not cleared for contact
Daniels (elbow) has not been cleared for contact, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
ANALYSIS
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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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Could have reentered Sunday's game
Coach Dan Quinn said after Sunday's 31-0 loss at Minnesota that Daniels (left elbow) could have returned to the game, but it was a coach's decision to keep him on the sideline, Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports.
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Appears to aggravate elbow injury
Daniels exited Sunday's game at Minnesota due to a left elbow injury.
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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.