Fantasy football: Jayden Daniels among "red flag" players that I'll still draft

Fantasy football: Jayden Daniels among “red flag” players that I’ll still draft examines why ESPN fantasy writer Liz Loza is willing to keep drafting Jayden Daniels despite past injury concerns for the 2026 season. Loza notes Daniels’ sophomore campaign with Washington Commanders was derailed by multiple physical issues—wrist, knee, hamstring, and elbow—limiting him to four full games. She adds that passing and rushing efficiency fell, and that injuries to teammates Terry McLaurin (quad), Austin Ekeler (Achilles), and Zach Ertz (ACL) further hurt Daniels’ production. Still, Daniels averaged 16.3 fantasy points per game in that stretch, near Joe Burrow (16.8) and Lamar Jackson (16.5). Heading into 2026, Loza cites Daniels and McLaurin returning to 100%, roster changes with Rachaad White and Chig Okonkwo, and a shift in offensive planning led internally by David Blough, promoted to offensive coordinator.