**Jayden Daniels has thrown three passing touchdowns through three 2026 games for the Washington Commanders, a pace that projects near 17 for a full season, though his output remains constrained by low passing volume (roughly 25 attempts per game) and heavy reliance on designed runs.** The third-year quarterback missed Weeks 3-4 after dislocating his non-throwing left elbow—the same injury that sidelined him for multiple games in 2025—returning in Week 5 wearing a protective brace that limits full extension. He posted 199 yards and zero passing scores in that outing while adding two rushing touchdowns, and he remains the clear starter heading into a Week 6 matchup against San Francisco’s top-tier pass defense. Commanders offensive struggles, a tough remaining schedule, and recurring injury concerns have tempered expectations for elevated passing touchdown totals despite his dual-threat profile and clean early-season decision-making.