Is Commanders QB Jayden Daniels playing today vs Cowboys?

The Dallas Cowboys had a difficult time containing New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart in their season opener last Sunday night. The second-year starter had a monstrous effort, easily dissecting the Cowboys' secondary to the tune of 230 passing yards and three scores. Perhaps more frustrating the capable runner added 55 ground yards on the day, with both scrambles and designed runs causing Christian Parker's unit some trouble.

So the expectation is that a more elite dual-threat QB such as Washington's Jayden Daniels should present even more of a challenge for Dallas' defense. That is, if he's healthy and able to fully execute all aspects of his arsenal. Daniels played in just seven games last season, dealing with a litany of ailments that helped derail Washington's chance to return to the playoffs after making the NFC Championship in the 2024 season.