Jayden Daniels sends Commanders fans into a frenzy with shocking injury claim
All eyes will be on Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels after the bye week. Debates have been raging about when, or if, the dynamic signal-caller would feature again this season. But that didn't stop him from sending fans into a frenzy with a shocking claim.
The Commanders didn't place Daniels on injured reserve with a dislocated elbow. There was no structural or ligament damage, which represented the best-case scenario after a scary-looking complication. The timeline was reportedly between three and six weeks, but some experts didn't think it was worth putting him in the firing line with Washington playing for nothing other than pride.
There are valid arguments for both. However, Daniels is ultra-competitive. If he's healthy enough to compete and help his teammates, he wants to be out there.
Jayden Daniels plans to make Commanders return in Week 13 against the Broncos
According to the player, he could even be on the field in Week 13 when the Commanders host the Denver Broncos on Sunday Night Football.
Brandon Aiyuk, who's a close friend of Daniels' from their time together at Arizona State, FaceTimed the signal-caller during a social media video. The wide receiver asked the No. 2 pick in 2024 if he would be back this week, and the answer was a resounding yes.
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This was surprising. Not many thought Daniels would get back so quickly. Nothing has been confirmed as yet, but he's clearly confident of passing specific tests after a prolonged rest period to take his place back in the lineup.
The Commanders would have a simple decision to make if Daniels practices throughout the week. Denver boasts one of the most formidable pass-rushing units anywhere in the league, but head coach Dan Quinn cannot be scared to throw the LSU product into the prime-time fire once again.
Daniels is bullish. He urged Aiyuk, who could be joining his old college teammate in Washington next season if he's released by the San Francisco 49ers as expected, to tune in. He clearly feels he is making encouraging progress, which represents the most encouraging sign yet that the Commanders will get their franchise player back on the field much sooner than initially anticipated.
It remains a wait-and-see scenario. The Commanders will still approach Daniels with extreme caution. Taking things step by step is key, and the Heisman Trophy winner will only be risked if there is 100 percent confidence in his outlook.
The Broncos will be preparing for both Daniels and Marcus Mariota, especially after this revelation. But when it seemed all hope was lost, fans got something positive to latch onto.
Myles Garrett has blunt take about getting closer to NFL all-time sack record
There’s almost no denying that Myles Garrett is playing the best football of his career right now.
Garrett added three sacks to his season total in the Cleveland Browns 24-10 victory against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. In Week 12, Garrett broke his own career-high single-season sack record with 18.
The reigning Defensive Player of the Year is five sacks away from breaking the all-time NFL single-season sack record. When he was asked about getting closer to the history books, his response was direct.
“I hope I can do it in a win,” Garrett said.
The Browns only have three victories this season, but none of that has to do with Garrett, who has six regular season games to get five more sacks and make NFL history. He has 13 sacks over Cleveland’s last four games, which is the most ever in that timespan.
“The franchise record, I kind of expect that out of myself,” Garrett said. “Continue to set the bar higher and higher.”
This offseason, Garrett dominated headlines with a public trade request. Garrett stated his desire to win championships outweighed his loyalty to Cleveland. However, the request was dropped when he inked a record-setting four-year deal worth $40 million annually.
While the Browns are still not winning at a rate that would appease Garrett, he’s doing everything that he can. The Browns have the best defense in the NFL, and he’s the engine behind it.
Rookie defensive tackle Mason Graham is having a great start to his career. Linebacker Carson Schwesinger is the frontrunner for Defensive Rookie of the Year. Both of those young men can thank Garrett’s dominance for making their roles much easier in Jim Schwartz’s defense.
After the Browns lost in embarrassing fashion to the New York Jets earlier this month, Garrett promised reporters that he would not allow the team to quit.
His defense has never quit despite the team’s troubles. And now, the Browns might have found an offensive spark with Shedeur Sanders at quarterback.
Garrett was caught smiling on the broadcast after Sanders connected with Isaiah Bond for a 52-yard completion during the first quarter. It was the longest completion of the season for any Browns quarterback.
“There are not many guys in the league who can make that throw,” Garrett said after the game.
While Garrett is on the doorstep of NFL history, he has remained consistent in his messaging that winning games with the Browns is what matters most to him.
