US EditionCommanders' Jayden Daniels Optimistic About Returning to Face Seahawks
Jayden Daniels prioritizes mental readiness alongside physical recovery to avoid re-injury, reflecting a mature approach that could speed his full return, team sources say.
- On Wednesday, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels pulled back the curtain on the mental battle of injury recovery, saying he felt ready before the Monday night game but deferred to the medical staff.
- Daniels adopts an all-or-nothing mindset, using downtime to prepare mentally, reflecting sports psychologists' view that recovery requires both physical and mental preparedness.
- On the topic of on-field focus, Jayden Daniels insisted `If I'm out there, I'm not even thinking about it,` emphasizing confidence and accepting not playing wasn't planned.
- Daniels practiced this week after missing the recent game with a hamstring injury while receiver Terry McLaurin re-injured his quadriceps and won't play this weekend.
- With the season at a critical point, the Washington Commanders have lost three in a row, and observers say Daniels' mental toughness could speed recovery and boost sustained performance.
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