ACTIVE
JaydenDaniels
QBQB#5WAS Commanders
6'4" • 210lbs • 25y/o
- Overall Grade '26
- 79.5
- 10th/35 - QBs
- Passing Yards '26
- 759
- 31st/35 - QBs
- Passing TDs '26
- 5
- 25th/35 - QBs
- WK 8 MATCHUP
- vs PHI 11/2, 1:20 AM
Jayden
Daniels
QB
#5
|
WAS Commanders
Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/31/2026
Jayden Daniels is a quarterback for the Washington Commanders who earned a 79.5 overall PFF grade in the 2026 season, 10th among 35 qualified quarterbacks. His PFF passing grade of 72.2 ranked 16th at the position.
Through 145 dropbacks, he threw for 759 yards and 5 touchdowns against 0 interceptions. He recorded 2 big-time throws and 2 turnover-worthy plays, reflecting his decision-making under pressure.
He operated with an average depth of target of 8.5 yards and an average time to throw of 3.07 seconds. On the ground, Daniels added 212 scramble yards and 2 rushing touchdowns, earning a 88.7 rushing grade (3rd among 27 qualified quarterbacks).
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Washington Commanders
2024 - Present
LSU Tigers
2022 - 2023
Arizona State Sun Devils
2019 - 2021
Honors
Honors
Honor
Year
Davey O'Brien Award
2023
Heisman
2023
PFF first-team All American
2023
Key Insights
Key Insights
- Jayden DanielsQBvs PHI| Sun 8:20pmJayden Daniels poised to operate from clean pocketsJayden Daniels ranks 2nd among QB in PFF Grade from a clean pocket. The PHI defense has struggled to generate pressure, ranking 27th in pressure rate.
- Jayden DanielsQBvs PHI| Sun 8:20pmJayden Daniels positioned for success against PHI's moderate pass rushDaniels has the 4th largest difference in clean pocket passing grade compared to pressured passing grade. The PHI pass rush ranks 27th in pressure rate, giving Daniels opportunities to operate from a clean pocket and take advantage of his strengths.
Past Performance
Past Performance
Touchdowns
AVG L5
0.4
TDS
vs Last 5
vs Similar Defenses
10
8
6
4
2
0
0 TDS
@MIN
WK 14
0 TDS
@PHI
WK 1
0 TDS
@DAL
WK 2
2 TDS
NYG
WK 5
0 TDS
@SF
WK 6
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Week Projections
Week Projections
Projected points are noted based on PPR.
PROJ PTS
18.4
vs PHI Eagles WK 8
WEEKLY RANK
QB-7
vs PHI Eagles WK 8
PROJ PASS YDS
201.8
vs PHI Eagles WK 8
PROJ PASS TDS
1.3
vs PHI Eagles WK 8
PROJ INT
0.5
vs PHI Eagles WK 8
PROJ PASS ATT
29.5
vs PHI Eagles WK 8
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
79.5
AVG
10th/35 QBs
PASSING GRADE
72.2
AVG
16th/35 QBs
RUSHING GRADE
88.7
AVG
3rd/27 QBs
Season Stats
Season Stats
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
ATTEMPTS
116
30th/35 QBs
PASSING TDS
5
25th/35 QBs
PASSING YDS
759
31st/35 QBs
INTERCEPTIONS
0
1st/35 QBs
Passing
View in Premium Stats
Rank
30
th
Pass Snaps
155
30
th
Dropbacks
145
30
th
Attempts
116
31
st
Passing Yards
759
25
th
Passing Touchdowns
5
1
st
Interceptions
0
14
th
aDot
8.5
9
th
Average Time-to-Throw
3.07
18
th
Pressure-to-Sack Rate %
16.7%
32
nd
Big-Time Throws
2
2
nd
Turnover-Worthy Plays
2
Rushing
View in Premium Stats
Rank
27
th
Rush Snaps
83
9
th
Designed Runs
25
23
rd
Designed Run Yards
1
23
rd
Scrambles
19
1
st
Scramble Yards
212
3
rd
Rushing Touchdowns
2
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