Jayden Daniels channels Batman drawing motivation from 'The Dark Knight Rises' as Commanders QB eyes return from freak elbow injury

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Jayden Daniels channels Batman drawing motivation from 'The Dark Knight Rises' - Source: Imagn

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is turning to Batman for inspiration as he inches closer to a comeback. After suffering a freak dislocated elbow that miraculously resulted in no ligament or structural damage, the rookie avoided injured reserve and is now teasing an earlier-than-expected return.

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Daniels posted a carousel on Instagram featuring the iconic scene from The Dark Knight Rises where Bruce Wayne repeatedly climbs the prison well until he finally escapes. The message was clear: Daniels is fighting his way back.

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And according to Daniels himself, the climb may end as soon as Week 13. During a FaceTime call with close friend Brandon Aiyuk, the No. 2 pick emphatically confirmed he plans to suit up when the Commanders host the Denver Broncos on Sunday Night Football.

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Denver’s fearsome pass rush will test him immediately. Head coach Dan Quinn now faces a simple decision: if Daniels practices all week, he’s likely to play.

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Commanders get positive news on key player apart from Jayden Daniels

The Washington Commanders desperately needed their Week 12 bye and for once, they’re finally getting some good news. Most of the attention has centered on Jayden Daniels’ possible Week 13 return, but the team quietly received another major boost. Terry McLaurin is also trending toward a comeback.

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McLaurin has spent most of the season sidelined after missing the entire offseason due to contract issues. He is not on injured reserve. The bye week gives him, along with Treylon Burks and Daniels, a real chance to return in some capacity when Washington hosts the Denver Broncos in Week 13.

Even limited snaps from the WR1 would be a massive lift for an offense battered by injuries to Austin Ekeler, Luke McCaffrey, and Noah Brown. The Commanders’ defense, ravaged with losses from Marshon Lattimore to Dorance Armstrong, also showed life after head coach Dan Quinn took over play-calling duties.

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