Are Jayden Daniels and Lamar Jackson playing today in Commanders vs Ravens preseason game?

The NFL preseason is reaching its final chapter, and teams are already setting their sights on Week 1 of the regular season. Jayden Daniels and his Washington Commanders host Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens in what promises to be a high-flying finale for both franchises.

Dan Quinn‘s squad heads into this matchup still in search of their first win. They opened the preseason with a 48-18 loss to the New England Patriots, followed by another home defeat last week — this time a 31-17 setback against Joe Burrow’s Bengals.

On the other side, John Harbaugh’s team has shown why they aim to be one of the top contenders in the AFC. The Ravens opened the preseason with a 24-16 win over the Colts, followed by an impressive 31-13 victory against the Cowboys in Dallas.

Will Jayden Daniels suit up today against the Ravens?

The NFL preseason is often a time when coaches test out specific players and strategies, frequently choosing to rest their biggest stars to avoid unnecessary injuries that could impact the regular season opener.

Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens and Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders.

While there has been no official confirmation from the franchise, all signs point to head coach Dan Quinn giving Jayden Daniels another game off. The star quarterback saw only limited action in the loss to the Bengals.

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That way, the former LSU standout is expected to be in top shape for his team’s season opener on September 7 against the Giants at Northwest Stadium.

Will Lamar Jackson take the field against the Commanders?

There has been a lot of talk in recent hours regarding Lamar Jackson‘s health after he got his foot stepped on during Wednesday’s practice. While the incident wasn’t serious, it immediately raised alarms within the team’s facilities.

Despite this unfortunate incident midweek, the plan was still to avoid taking unnecessary risks with the former Louisville star during the preseason, making it very likely that Harbaugh won’t have his star QB available for the game against the Commanders.

The Ravens face a tough opening challenge as they travel to Orchard Park on September 7 to take on Josh Allen and the Bills in a serious title contender showdown.