Jayden Daniels practices fully, Commanders’ top WRs sit

Oct 07, 2026

Jayden Daniels was a full participant Wednesday as he works back from a dislocated left elbow. The full practice puts Daniels on track to return against the Giants after missing Washington’s previous two games.

The news was less encouraging at WR. Stefon Diggs appeared on the injury report with a hamstring injury and did not practice, while Terry McLaurin remained sidelined by the hamstring strain that kept him out last week. Chigoziem Okonkwo, Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Rachaad White were limited.

Fantasy Impact:

Daniels can return to fantasy lineups if he avoids a setback, although the potential absence of both starting WRs would lower his passing ceiling. Diggs’ Thursday participation will be important because this is a new injury. If Diggs and McLaurin are both unavailable, Williams would lead the WR group, with additional opportunities available to Okonkwo, Burks and Brown.

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Tank Dell returns to practice, opens 21-day activation window

Texans

2 hours ago

WR Tank Dell, DT Kayden McDonald and T Braden Smith have returned to practice.

Fantasy Impact:

Dell is a worthwhile speculative stash in deeper leagues, but fantasy managers should not plan on using him in Week 5. His eventual return would primarily threaten the opportunities available to Hutchinson, Noel, and Boutte. Collins remains Houston’s clear No. 1 WR, while Schultz should retain a meaningful role at tight end. Dell’s participation level and any activation decision will be more important than merely opening the practice window.

Commanders expect Marcus Mariota back after Week 7 bye

John Keim

2 hours ago

Dan Quinn said Marcus Mariota’s MCL sprain is expected to follow a timeline similar to the knee injury he suffered during the preseason. Washington did not place Mariota on injured reserve and is hopeful he can return after missing two games and resting through the Week 7 bye, potentially putting him back for Week 8.

Related Players: Jayden Daniels, Athan Kaliakmanis

Fantasy Impact:

Mariota has little immediate redraft value with Daniels returning, but the projected Week 8 timetable is useful for managers carrying him as Daniels insurance in deep Superflex formats. Kaliakmanis will temporarily serve as Washington’s emergency quarterback behind Daniels.

Rhamondre Stevenson misses Wednesday practice

Bernd Buchmasser

2 hours ago

Rhamondre Stevenson did not practice Wednesday after appearing to suffer a leg or knee injury late in Sunday’s game. Mike Vrabel said there is still a chance Stevenson plays against Las Vegas, leaving Thursday’s participation as the next important checkpoint.

Fantasy Impact:

Henderson would move comfortably into RB2 consideration if Stevenson is ruled out and could push higher if New England indicates he will dominate the backfield. Kiner and Larison are speculative deep-league options. The Williams workout looks like contingency planning for now, but a signing would be meaningful evidence that Stevenson could miss time.