2026 Week 5 Fantasy Football Breaking News: Jayden Daniels Returns, Stefon Diggs Out

According to ProFootballTalk (NBC Sports), Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is officially cleared to start Sunday against the Giants. Head coach Dan Quinn told reporters Daniels is "good to go" after missing the last two games with a dislocated left elbow suffered in the Week 2 loss to the Cowboys. Daniels will wear a brace on his left arm to stabilize the elbow and was a full practice participant all week.

The same report brings mixed news for Washington's skill players. Receiver Stefon Diggs (hamstring) is ruled out. Terry McLaurin (hamstring) is expected to be listed as questionable on Friday's injury report — Quinn said McLaurin "looked really good today" in practice but the team will make a final call closer to game time. Running back Rachaad White (shoulder) is cleared to play, per Quinn.

Jayden Daniels

Daniels returning is the headline for Washington's entire fantasy ecosystem — he's the engine. Two games of backup play hurt every Commander's value, so his clearance lifts the ceiling on all of them. The brace is a minor concern worth monitoring, but a full week of practice participation is a strong sign he's genuinely ready, not just active on paper.

Stefon Diggs

Diggs is out, full stop. In PPR formats (point-per-reception scoring), Diggs owners should pivot to the waiver wire or bench immediately. His absence opens up targets in an offense that now has Daniels back under center — the targets have to go somewhere.

Terry McLaurin

McLaurin's questionable tag makes him a game-time decision, but Quinn's optimistic tone is encouraging. If McLaurin plays, he's the clear top target in a Washington passing game returning to full strength. If he's out alongside Diggs, the receiver corps takes a serious hit and the target hierarchy becomes genuinely murky — don't confirm McLaurin in your lineup until Sunday's active/inactive list drops.

Rachaad White

White is cleared to play despite the shoulder issue, which is straightforwardly good news for his fantasy managers. Daniels returning also helps White — a fully healthy starting QB makes the Commanders' offense more functional and keeps the run game from being put in a box.