Jayden Daniels is the Washington Commanders number 5 quarterback, a third-year pro, and finished the 2026 regular season as a top-tier fantasy option at his position. He averaged 21.4 fantasy points per game across 4 appearances, which ranks him 5th among quarterbacks in our 2026 draft board. That per-game number is the starting point for every start or sit decision you make with him in 2026.
On the production side, Jayden Daniels finished 2026 with 759 passing yards and 5 touchdowns. He chipped in 213 rushing yards, a small but meaningful floor boost in weeks where the passing matchup looks ugly.
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