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ArticleCommanders preseason: How Jayden Daniels fared vs. Detroit Lions
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Quarterback Jayden Daniels started Saturday's preseason game against the Detroit Lions, but he didn't stick around long. He orchestrated the opening series for the Commanders, a three-and-out where he threw an incomplete pass towards running back Kaytron Allen, got sacked after pass protection broke down and then handed the ball off.

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Daniels limited to one series in preseason; injury risk prioritized over extended work.

Jayden Daniels started Saturday's preseason game against Detroit but played only one series: he threw an incomplete pass to Kaytron Allen, was sacked after pass protection broke down, and handed off. The source notes injury risk outweighed a more extended outing, and that Daniels has proven proficient executing the new offensive scheme in practice but the Commanders wanted to see him work in live action. As a rookie in 2024, Daniels played two preseason games, completing 12-of-15 passes for 128 yards and a 100.3 QB rating; in 2025 preseason he played one series without attempting a pass.

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