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Jayden Daniels to start for Commanders against Giants; Stefon Diggs out
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will start Sunday against the New York Giants.
Daniels missed the past two games after dislocating his left elbow, and he will wear a brace when he returns.
Coach Dan Quinn said Daniels is ready to play, and the team’s offensive coordinator said the injury will not limit the game plan.
Receiver Stefon Diggs will miss the game with a hamstring injury.
Washington will also have offensive lineman Sam Cosmi and running back Rachaad White available, while receiver Terry McLaurin’s status remains uncertain.
The Commanders are 1-3 and have lost both of their NFC East games; the Giants are 3-1.
Washington hosts New York on Sunday, and the team will decide closer to kickoff whether McLaurin can play.
Jayden Daniels will start at quarterback for Washington against the New York Giants on Sunday.
Daniels is returning after missing the last two games with a dislocated left elbow.
He will wear a brace on his left arm, and the team said he had no practice limitations this week.
Washington receiver Stefon Diggs will miss the game with a hamstring injury.
Sam Cosmi and Rachaad White are also expected to play, while Terry McLaurin’s status is uncertain.
- Who
- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will start; receiver Stefon Diggs will not play.
- What
- The Commanders will face the Giants, with Daniels returning from an elbow injury.
- When
- Sunday; the articles were published October 9, 2026.
- Where
- The Commanders host the Giants. The venue is not stated.
- Why
- Daniels is returning after recovering from a dislocated left elbow; Diggs is out with a hamstring injury.
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good to go
Terry, I though, looked really good today
He's full go.
Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow during the Commanders’ loss to the Cowboys.
Coach Dan Quinn said Daniels would start against the Giants and Diggs would be out.
The Commanders are scheduled to host the Giants.
- Daniels
- Will start against the Giants
- Daniels’ injury
- Dislocated left elbow in the Week 2 loss to the Cowboys
- Diggs
- Out with a hamstring injury
- Sam Cosmi
- Expected to return after missing two games with a concussion
- Rachaad White
- Expected to play after missing time with a shoulder injury
- Commanders record
- 1-3; 0-2 in the NFC East
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