Jayden Daniels Fantasy Week 18: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Cowboys

In Week 18 (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), QB Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders will meet the Dallas Cowboys, who have the 20th-ranked pass defense in the NFL (222 yards allowed per game).

Considering Daniels for your daily fantasy lineup, with his next game versus the Cowboys? We've got stats and information for you below.

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Daniels vs. Cowboys Game Info

• Matchup: Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys
• Game Day: January 5, 2025
• Game Time: 1:00 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 21.5
• Projected Passing Yards: 223.39
• Projected Passing TDs: 1.48
• Projected Rushing Yards: 51.79
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.51

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Daniels Fantasy Performance

• Daniels has been coming through for fantasy managers this season, as his 351.5 fantasy points (22.0 per game) rank him fourth at the QB position and fourth overall.
• During his last three games, Daniels has compiled 711 passing yards (73-of-106) for 10 passing TDs with three picks, leading to 89.8 fantasy points (29.9 per game) during that period. On the ground, he's contributed 274 yards rushing on 36 carries.
• Daniels has compiled 1,192 passing yards (123-of-174) with 15 TDs and six picks in his last five games, leading to 147.8 fantasy points (29.6 per game) during that stretch. On the ground, he's contributed 382 yards rushing on 52 carries with two touchdowns.
• The peak of Daniels' fantasy campaign was a Week 16 outburst versus the Philadelphia Eagles, a game where he went off for 258 passing yards and five touchdowns with two picks (for 34.4 total fantasy points). On the ground, he chipped in with 81 rushing yards on nine attempts (9.0 yards per carry) .
• From a fantasy standpoint, Jayden Daniels' matchup against the Carolina Panthers in Week 7 was his worst of the year, as he posted 5.2 fantasy points. He threw for six yards and zero touchdowns, and threw zero picks on the day.

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Cowboys Defensive Performance

• Dallas has conceded over 300 yards passing to three players this season.
• The Cowboys have allowed 14 players to pass for at least one TD in a game this year.
• Dallas has allowed at least two passing TDs to nine opposing QBs this season.
• The Cowboys have allowed at least three passing TDs to three opposing QBs this year.
• Dallas has allowed more than 100 yards receiving to seven players this year.
• A total of 24 players have hauled in a touchdown pass against the Cowboys this season.
• Dallas has allowed two players to catch two or more TD passes in a game this season.
• The Cowboys have given up more than 100 yards on the ground to four players this year.
• A total of 17 players have rushed for at least one TD against Dallas this year.
• A total of Five players have rushed for more than one touchdown against the Cowboys this year.

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