Garafolo: Jayden Daniels expected to start Week 5
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Key Points:
- Marcus Mariota sprained his MCL and will continue to start for the Commanders in Week 4 against the Colts, with rookie Athan Kaliakmanis as a potential backup if Jayden Daniels is not ready.
- Jayden Daniels is recovering from a dislocated left elbow suffered in Week 2 and is expected to miss Week 4, though he has participated in limited practices and could return in Week 5 against the Giants.
- Daniels is likely to require offseason surgery on his elbow but is holding off on the decision until after the season; the team is cautious about rushing his return.
- Despite Daniels' injury, Marcus Mariota is considered a capable starter, which should mitigate negative fantasy impacts on key receivers like Stefon Diggs and Terry McLaurin.
- The Commanders are managing multiple players' returns cautiously, with Daniels, Chig Okonkwo, and Frankie Luvu all potential practice participants this week.
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