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Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry fantasy football takes on Jayden Daniels
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry about Jayden Daniels.
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All Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry insights about Jayden Daniels
NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026
Uncertain if he will play in Week 5 against Giants; there's a chance he will; if he doesn't play, Giants defense becomes stronger streaming option.NegativeInjuryOct 2, 2026
Daniels has been officially ruled out for this week's London game but could return as early as next week; he suffered a dislocated elbow (non-throwing arm) and dealt with the same issue last year. Stefania Bell notes he might need surgery in the offseason. He will wear a brace to block extreme movements and should be able to play and be effective while wearing it, though it's still not out of the question that it could bother him again.NegativeInjurySep 29, 2026
Jaden Daniels is out and Marcus Mariota is starting for the Commanders. Matthew Berry speculates the team may wait until after the bye week to bring Daniels back, especially if Mariota continues to perform well and the Commanders win their upcoming games against the Colts and Giants.PositiveInjurySep 28, 2026
Out; Marcus Mariota filled in and performed well. Mariota is not a big downgrade for fantasy purposes, maintaining similar target distributions to when Daniels plays.NegativeInjurySep 21, 2026
Jayden Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow and is expected to miss time. X-rays were negative, but the injury is significant enough to require a replacement in fantasy lineups.PositiveValueSep 2, 2026
Matthew Berry highlights Jayden Daniels as a strong target in the fifth round, emphasizing the depth of the quarterback position as a reason to wait on the position rather than drafting early.NegativeProjectionAug 31, 2026
Matthew Berry is pessimistic about the Commanders' offense, citing concerns over the offensive line coach's college background, the quarterback's history of taking sacks, and injury risks, despite acknowledging Daniels' potential for occasional blow-up games.NegativeValueAug 31, 2026
Nate Tice views Daniels as appropriately priced at his current ADP (68th overall). While he acknowledges Daniels' high fantasy scoring potential when active, he expresses concern regarding the team's offensive line injuries and overall uncertainty.PositiveProjectionAug 17, 2026
Russell Wilson calls Jaden Daniels a freak athlete with the ability to throw the ball anywhere on the field; Wilson notes Daniels is very young with a bright future ahead and praises his talent, estimating he runs a 40-yard dash in the low 4.3s and can fly; Matthew Berry is a believer in Daniels and expects him to have a big year under David Blau's Ben Johnson-style offense.PositiveValueAug 17, 2026
Matthew Berry groups Jaden Daniels among preferred quarterback options in the mid-round range, indicating comfort with his draft profile.PositiveProjectionAug 17, 2026
Matthew Berry mentions Jaden Daniels as one of the tier-two quarterbacks who can go a round later than the top two, positioning him as a solid mid-tier option.PositiveUsageAug 13, 2026
Daniels helps the pass rush immensely because defenses must rush him differently to maintain contain, fearing his explosive scramble ability.PositiveProjectionAug 13, 2026
Scott Turner expects Jayden Daniels to have a bounce-back season provided he stays healthy, regardless of the offensive coordinator. Turner notes that the team is implementing a system focused on under-center play and play-action to protect Daniels and create explosive plays.