Jayden Daniels Is Out With an Elbow Injury — What That Means for the Rest of Commanders-Cowboys
Jayden Daniels went down on the final play of the first half against Dallas, stepped on by one of his own linemen at the Dallas 1-yard line. He landed on his left elbow and was carted off for X-rays. He’s unlikely to return for the rest of this game, so here’s what that actually changes for how you watch the second half.
Where things stood when he left
Before the injury, Daniels was playing well: 11-of-17 passing for 96 yards and a touchdown (a 4-yard throw to Stefon Diggs), plus seven carries for 69 yards. That production helped Washington claw back from an early 17-3 hole. Dallas still led 17-10 at the time Daniels left, with Dak Prescott efficient at 15-of-19 for 155 yards and two touchdowns.
What’s actually confirmed about the injury
- He was stepped on by a teammate and fell on his left elbow.
- He was carted to the X-ray room.
- NBC Sports notes the injury looked similar to the dislocated left elbow Daniels suffered in Week 9 last season against Seattle — but no diagnosis has been confirmed.
- He’s considered unlikely to return in this game, and a longer absence is possible.
There’s no timetable, no official diagnosis, and no word yet on next steps beyond this game.
What to expect for the rest of the game
With Daniels unlikely to return, expect Washington to turn to its backup quarterback for the remainder of the game, working with a 17-10 deficit against a Dallas offense that’s moving the ball effectively. Given how much of Washington’s offense before the injury came from Daniels’ legs (69 rushing yards) as well as his arm, the offense will likely look different in the second half regardless of who’s under center.
What to watch for
Since nothing is confirmed beyond “unlikely to return” and “possible extended absence,” the practical move is to watch for updates from the team or beat reporters after the game rather than assuming a specific outcome. Keep an eye on the sources below for anything more concrete as it comes in.
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