Jayden Daniels to Lead Commanders in Week 8 Matchup Against Chicago Bears
Jayden Daniels Set to Start
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will suit up in Week 8 against the Chicago Bears in a battle of this year’s No. 1 and No. 2 picks, the team announced Sunday. Daniels, 23, suffered a rib injury when two defenders tackled him at the end of a 46-yard run on his opening play. Although he finished the drive, he was taken out and did not return.
Injury Status and Season Performance
Jayden Daniels was replaced by a backup, who threw for 205 yards and two touchdowns. Listed as questionable on the injury report, Daniels did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. However, he has been on a historic pace since starting for the Commanders.
- Threw for 1,410 yards
- Six touchdowns and two interceptions
- Rushed for four touchdowns
Becoming the fastest rookie to post at least 1,000 passing yards and 300 rushing yards, Daniels currently leads the league in completion percentage at 75.6 percent. He is now set to play against the Chicago Bears and their first overall pick, marking the sixth time in NFL history that quarterbacks picked No. 1 and No. 2 face off in their rookie season.
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