Commanders Beat: QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) likely to miss significant time

Sep 21, 2026

With the Commanders passing up a field goal attempt to try to score a touchdown with three seconds remaining, Jayden Daniels took the snap from under center and got caught up in the footwork of left guard Chris Paul. As Daniels fell to the ground, he tried to brace with his left elbow, only for it to visibly give way and dislocate.

The injury is likely to sideline Daniels for an extended period.

Fantasy Impact:

The story is already questioning whether or not the Commanders can go forward with Daniels as their franchise QB. After a mostly healthy rookie season in 2024, Daniels will now have gone no more than three games without missing a start to injury since the beginning of the 2025 season, the story pointed out. Daniels missed four games after dislocating the same elbow in Week 9 a year ago, then reaggravated the injury in Week 14 and did not return over the remainder of the season. The Commanders are sitting at 0-2 with a game against Seattle in Week 3.

today

Bears Beat: QB Kaleb Williams in good spirits after game

ESPN

2 minutes ago

Caleb Williams' injury status remains unclear. The third-year pro was able to walk through the locker room after the game unassisted and reportedly was in "good spirits" after the defeat. It certainly doesn't sound like the 24-year-old is expecting to miss significant time, although his status for next week's game against the Eagles is still to be determined.

Fantasy Impact:

It's said to be a possible hamstring injury for Williams. As the update says, without any confirmation, it looks like there is a chance Williams may not miss significant time. But, owners will need to make a backup plan for at least this week against the Eagles, just in case.

yesterday

Klint Kubiak says Brock Bowers is 'close, very close' to returning

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 9:50 PM EDT

Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak told reporters Sunday that tight end Brock Bowers is "close, very close" to returning and added, "He looks great."

Fantasy Impact:

Bowers went through pre-game warmups before Sunday's game against the Chargers but the Raiders decided to hold him out one more game. It's looking like Bowers will be back for next week's trip to New Orleans. The Raiders are off to a 2-0 start even without Bowers. Michael Mayer caught three passes for 23 yards in Sunday's 26-14 win over the Chargers.

Alec Pierce questionable to return with heel injury

Mike Garafolo, Melissa Stark

yesterday · 9:19 PM EDT

Colts WR Alec Pierce is questionable to return with a heel injury.

Fantasy Impact:

Pierce was not able to put weight on his left foot as he got onto the cart, the same foot he had surgery on during the offseason that caused him to miss training camp and the preseason, likely re-aggravating the injury. Josh Downs and Tyler Warren will lead the charge in the passing game and Laquon Treadwell also has seen a target thus far.