"That was always the case, to begin with. How can a franchise sell itself as legit to fans and players alike when they do not do everything in their power to win the game? Daniels is a professional football player. That is his job, whether the playoffs are on the line or not. Like all players, he intends to do his job."
"The challenge for Daniels is exacerbated by Washington's schedule in the final weeks of 2025. The next team on the schedule is the blitz-happy Minnesota Vikings, who pressure and knock down quarterbacks at virtually the same rate as Denver. Denver leads the league in sacks. They have the highest percentage of quarterback knockdowns and the fourth-highest percentage of overall pressures. Delaying his return made sense, especially if the dislocated elbow needs more time to heal."
Both the Washington Commanders and Cincinnati Bengals have elite young quarterbacks recovering from injury while facing long odds of reaching the playoffs. Joe Burrow's strong Thursday Night Football performance reduces debate over sitting injured starters. Franchises must still prioritize winning and present competitive commitment to fans and players. Jayden Daniels wants to return but faces a heavy remaining schedule that increases injury risk. Denver, Minnesota, Philadelphia and Dallas rank among the league leaders in sacks, quarterback knockdowns and pressures. Delaying Daniels' return after a dislocated elbow is sensible to allow healing before facing those pass rushes.
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