John Keim
LOS ANGELES — Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will begin Sunday after lacking the previous two video games with a sprained left knee.
Daniels was a full participant in apply all week and stated Wednesday he deliberate to play in opposition to the Los Angeles Chargers — a sport about 70 miles from his hometown of San Bernardino.
Coach Dan Quinn made it official following the Commanders' apply on the Los Angeles Coliseum. It was a needed increase for a group coming off a 34-27 loss to the Atlanta Falcons and coping with a number of accidents to key gamers.
“He had a fantastic week,” Quinn stated.
Washington will play a second consecutive sport with out two of its high three receivers in Terry McLaurin (quad) and Noah Brown (groin/calf). Brown additionally missed a Week 3 sport vs. the Las Vegas Raiders due to the damage.
Daniels has practiced with a black brace on his left knee and can play with it Sunday, Quinn stated.
“I am not the largest fan of it but when that is what I've to put on then I am going to do something doable,” Daniels stated Wednesday.
It would not prohibit his motion, a key facet for Sunday. The Chargers have allowed the third-most yards on quarterback scrambles this season; Daniels led all quarterbacks with 570 yards scrambling as a rookie in 2024.
The Commanders' offense fared effectively with backup Marcus Mariota, scoring a mixed 61 factors from scrimmage. In his 4 video games in aid of Daniels over the previous two seasons, Mariota has thrown for a mixed 729 yards, seven touchdowns and one interception.
“He is performed about in addition to you possibly can play,” offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury stated. “They're completely different kinds and Jayden is a singular expertise, the best way he performs, strikes, throws. He is generational so any time you get him again on the market it is going to elevate up your group.”
Daniels stated it was tough to overlook two video games. He stated he might have performed two weeks in the past however “I do not make these calls.” He wasn't medically cleared to play till Wednesday.
Daniels stated he isn't going to change his type after getting hit in his knee on a fourth-quarter scramble vs. Inexperienced Bay Packers in Week 2.
“You have to be sensible, dwell to see one other down,” he stated. “However simply know if the sport is on the road, I'll do no matter it takes to win.”
