Jayden Daniels Returns Against Giants After Elbow Injury

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will start against the New York Giants on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, at Northwest Stadium after recovering from a dislocated left elbow suffered in Week 2, head coach Dan Quinn confirmed before the NFC East matchup.

According to commanders.com, Daniels missed the Commanders' previous two games but completed a full week of practice before being cleared. The rookie quarterback has worn a brace on his left arm during his return process.

"Just putting in the countless hours of work and preparation, I just go out there and give myself the best opportunity to perform to the best of my abilities on Sunday," said Jayden Daniels, Commanders quarterback. "So, just taking it day by day, really."

Daniels said he consulted multiple specialists and worked with the team before returning. The Commanders planned for him to continue wearing the brace for the rest of the season.

"It's just kind of a part of me now, so, for the time being, as long as I'm on that field, so just getting used to it, trying to find the different ways where it's most comfortable and I'm not really just thinking about [it]," said Jayden Daniels, Commanders quarterback.

Daniels missed time during a difficult start for Washington, which entered the game with a 1-3 record. The Commanders were seeking a win after losing to the Indianapolis Colts in London in their previous outing.

"I'm just out there playing," said Jayden Daniels, Commanders quarterback.

The Giants entered the matchup leading the NFC East at 3-1, according to fubo.tv. New York had won two straight games with Jameis Winston starting after Jaxson Dart was injured.

"This week is the game that we have, so obviously we wanna get a win and we got a tough divisional opponent coming in and we know what's at stake, but you just gotta go out there and take it day by day, play by play and try to execute to the best of our abilities," said Jayden Daniels, Commanders quarterback.

According to Sports Illustrated, Washington's defense had allowed 30.5 points per game through four weeks, while the Giants offense had scored more than 30 points in its previous game against Arizona. The Commanders also listed receiver Stefon Diggs as out and receiver Terry McLaurin as questionable before the game.