Jayden Daniels

Jayden Daniels enters the 2026 fantasy football season as one of the best bounceback candidates at quarterback. After finishing as the No. 5 fantasy QB as a rookie in 2024, he was limited to seven games in 2025 because of injuries and fell to 18.6 fantasy points per game, but he still averaged 22.4 points across his first five outings before the setbacks hit.

The biggest reason to stay bullish is the dual-threat profile that made him so valuable in the first place. In 2024, Daniels threw for 3,568 yards, 25 touchdowns, and nine interceptions while adding 891 rushing yards and six rushing scores, and that rushing production gives him elite weekly upside even if his passing numbers are merely good rather than great.

Health is the main question, not talent. Recent reports say Daniels enters 2026 healthy, but he has a durability history and missed time in 2025 with elbow, hamstring, and knee issues; Washington is also moving to a new offensive system under play-caller David Blough, which could mean a slightly different structure around him and possibly fewer designed rushing attempts to help keep him on the field.

For fantasy, Daniels still profiles as a strong QB1 with overall QB1 upside and a realistic path back into the top five at the position if he stays healthy and the offense holds together. The Commanders have also added pieces around him, including Chig Okonkwo, Rachaad White, and third-round slot receiver Antonio Williams, which should help support the passing game even if Deebo Samuel and Zach Ertz do not remain in the picture.

Updated 06/08/2026