Fantasy Football Week 8 Recap: Jayden Daniels triumphs in showdown between top two projected picks for the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Bears and Commanders were locked in a defensive battle until a dramatic finish with two lead changes in the last 30 seconds, ending in Jayden Daniels completing a Hail Mary. Daniels didn’t score a touchdown until the game’s final play, yet he surpassed 300 passing yards for the first time in his career despite playing with a rib injury. He delivered a perfect deep pass to Terry McLaurin and added 52 rushing yards against a Bears defense that had been allowing the second-fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks, showcasing the rookie’s ongoing impressive form.
On the opposite side, Caleb Williams faced challenges for most of the game, managing only 36 passing yards through the first three quarters. However, he orchestrated two solid drives for Chicago in the fourth quarter following a long touchdown run by D’Andre Swift. Unfortunately, one drive ended abruptly due to a goal-line fumble by an offensive lineman. Later, Williams seemed to lead Chicago on a game-winning drive, putting the Bears ahead for the first time with just 27 seconds remaining.
