Is Jayden Daniels playing today? Commanders QB's status explored for Week 18 clash vs. Cowboys

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Is Jayden Daniels playing today? Commanders QB's status explored for Week 18 clash vs. Cowboys

Jayden Daniels is having a top-notch rookie season, and the Washington Commanders quarterback has been named to the 2025 Pro Bowl. The Commanders have found their quarterback of now and the future, and they'll look to build on the momentum in the coming seasons.

Let's examine Daniels' availability before their Week 18 game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Is Jayden Daniels playing today?

Yes, Jayden Daniels is playing in today's game against the Dallas Cowboys. The Washington Commanders' star quarterback will feature in the game. The Commanders aim to finish with as high a seed as possible to avoid a tougher wildcard round matchup.

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Furthermore, Daniels enters the game without an injury designation. Hence, the LSU Tigers product will continue his proud streak of not missing a game in his professional football career. He'll start for his side against the Dallas Cowboys, barring any unfortunate scenarios.

While Daniels is good to go, the same can't be said about three teammates. Safety Tyler Owens is out due to an ankle injury, cornerback Marshon Lattimore will not play because of a hamstring issue, and linebacker Jordan Magee is unavailable because of a hamstring injury.

How is Jayden Daniels performing this season?

Jayden Daniels is having a phenomenal start to his NFL career, and he's a major reason the Commanders are ending their playoff drought. The LSU product has been a threat on the ground and in the air and is a fantastic leader in rebuilding locker rooms.

Daniels has amassed a stat line of 3,530 passing yards, 25 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He's also added a sensational 864 rushing yards off 144 carries and six rushing touchdowns. Daniels has broken several records, the most notable being the rookie rushing yards record previously held by Robert Griffin III.

The Washington Commanders will face off against divisional rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, and look to earn sweet revenge after a Week 12 loss. The Cowboys have won four of the last five games between the teams, and the Commanders will look to end their dominance starting from today's game.

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Edited by Rajdeep Barman
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