Daniels at QB5 ceiling; 2024 success relied on 891 rushing yards, risky given injuries.
Kyle Zeigler argues Jayden Daniels is already being drafted near his ceiling at QB5 despite expectations for a bounce-back after injury. While Daniels finished QB5 in fantasy points per game as a rookie in 2024, it required 891 rushing yards—difficult to bank on given his injury history. Zeigler notes Daniels ranked 21st in passing yards per game (209.9), 13th in yards per attempt (7.43), and tied for most sacks charged to quarterback (19) among QBs with 300+ dropbacks. With a new offensive coordinator in David Blough (promoted from quarterbacks coach, calling plays for first time in NFL career) and limited pass-catcher talent outside Terry McLaurin, Zeigler is unwilling to bet on Daniels outperforming his expensive QB5 price tag.
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View Jayden Daniels 2026 fantasy football value pagePlayer profile with fantasy value, ADP, projections, news, and source-backed STACKED insightsHe has the talent to do so, but he's already being drafted near his ceiling at QB5... it also took him rushing for 891 yards to get there. That is tough to bank on considering his injury history.
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- Kyle Zeigler argues Jayden Daniels is already being drafted near his ceiling at QB5 despite expectations for a bounce-back after injury. While Daniels finished QB5 in fantasy points per game as a rookie in 2024, it required 891 rushing yards—difficult to bank on given his injury history. Zeigler notes Daniels ranked 21st in passing yards per game (209.9), 13th in yards per attempt (7.43), and tied for most sacks charged to quarterback (19) among QBs with 300+ dropbacks. With a new offensive coordinator in David Blough (promoted from quarterbacks coach, calling plays for first time in NFL career) and limited pass-catcher talent outside Terry McLaurin, Zeigler is unwilling to bet on Daniels outperforming his expensive QB5 price tag.
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