Schefter: Jayden will eventually need surgery

Key Points:

• Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow in Week 2, the same injury that ended his 2023 season, and is expected to miss multiple weeks without surgery or placement on injured reserve.
• Backup QB Marcus Mariota will start in Daniels' absence, providing stability as he is considered one of the league’s best backups, which should mitigate negative fantasy impacts for receivers Stefon Diggs and Terry McLaurin.
• The Commanders are optimistic Daniels will return in fewer than four games, aiming for a week-to-week recovery timeline while he likely wears a brace for the remainder of the season to stabilize his elbow.
• Washington’s offensive line has struggled significantly, especially after losing LT Laremy Tunsil for the season, raising concerns about protection for Daniels and the effectiveness of the offense moving forward.
• Despite a rough start to the season, Daniels showed flashes of strong performance before his injury, but the team’s offensive line issues and his recovery timeline create uncertainty for the Commanders’ offense and fantasy outlook.