Rap: Jayden Daniels (elbow) not 100 percent yet
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Key Points:
- Jayden Daniels is expected to return to the Washington Commanders' starting lineup in Week 5 against the Giants after practicing fully this week, though he was ruled out for Week 4 against the Colts.
- Daniels will wear a brace on his left arm for the remainder of the season to prevent a third dislocation of the same elbow injury he suffered twice in the past year.
- With Marcus Mariota injured and sidelined for Week 5, rookie Athan Kaliakmanis served as backup and potential starter if Daniels was unavailable, but Daniels is now the likely starter barring setbacks.
- The Commanders are managing Daniels' running plays cautiously due to his injury history but still consider him a low-end QB1 option for fantasy managers, especially given the team's 1-3 record and need for a strong performance.
- Daniels has postponed any decision on offseason surgery for his elbow until after the season, indicating his commitment to playing through the injury for the remainder of the current campaign.
