Overview
- Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed Friday that Jayden Daniels will start Week 14 at Minnesota after progressing to full practices and being cleared by team doctors.
- Daniels said he wants to play the final five games and is expected to wear a protective brace on his previously dislocated left elbow.
- The Commanders enter at 3-9 with a seven-game losing streak, drawing outside criticism that playing their franchise quarterback now risks long‑term health for short‑term reps.
- Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy cleared concussion protocol and is active, and left tackle Christian Darrisaw is expected to play, according to reports.
- If wide receiver Noah Brown is activated, this could be Daniels’ first game since Week 2 with his projected top receiving trio available.