.John Keim, ESPN Staff WriterOct 23, 2024, 04:23 PM ETCloseJohn Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He signed up with ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Article. He started covering the group in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers as well as eventually for the Washington Supervisor. He has authored/co-authored 4 books. You can easily likewise listen to him on 'The John Keim Document', which broadcasts on ESPN Richmond broadcast, as well as follow him on Twitter @john_keimASHBURN, Va.-- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels performed certainly not engage in Wednesday, however the newbie celebrity's standing for Sunday's video game versus the Chicago Bears continues to be uncertain.Daniels, that injured his ribs in the 1st one-fourth of Sunday's victory over Carolina, was actually labeled as "week-to-week" through instructor Dan Quinn on Monday.The first-place Leaders (5-2), having said that, stay confident that Daniels may bet Caleb Williams as well as the Bears (4-2) in a competition pitting the best two gamers decided on within this year's NFL draft.Marcus Mariota, that replaced Daniels versus Carolina, would certainly begin Sunday if Daniels can't play.Quinn mentioned Daniels was planned to acquire procedure Wednesday and can easily join conferences and also walk-throughs. Quinn performed certainly not claim whether Daniels will engage in Thursday or Friday, incorporating that he would resolve the rookie's condition once again after method Friday.Editor's Picks1 Associated" I wish to make certain he may completely convey himself and also carry out all the things that he performs, that makes him thus one-of-a-kind as well as unique," Quinn said.Daniels has earned praise due to the fact that the spring season for his preparation as well as how swiftly he got Washington's offense. He arrives to the center around 5 a.m. as well as frequently performs his personal walk-through a hr or so later, depending on to several sources. He has actually continued making use of virtual reality modern technology to aid him get ready for games, which he began performing at LSU final year.Wednesday denoted the 1st Commanders method in which Daniels could not participate considering that he was prepared in the spring season." The good news for him [is actually] there's a bunch of banked representatives on things that he's done extremely properly," Quinn said.Daniels endured the personal injury on his initial play coming from skirmish, a 46-yard rollick right side through which he was actually handled coming from the side by one defender as well as coming from overdue by an additional. Daniels fell awkwardly. He finished the series, but before the following possession, he attempted to toss a workout elapsed, pulled a face, headed to the side project and also banged his helmet to the turf.Mariota completed 18 of 23 passes for 205 gardens and also two touchdowns in the 40-7 gain Carolina." We've found him play I recognize he is actually a fantastic player," Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner stated of Mariota. "I know all he does is prepare as well as wait for his opportunity which's what happened. He made use of the possibility and also conformed that we see him play regularly." On the other hand, Quinn stated Daniels' perspective has actually "been excellent, much like you 'd count on." Quinn included that Daniels won't be actually swayed to come back because of the matchup featuring Williams." It has to do with him as well as the readiness to get ready as well as aid our team," Quinn pointed out. "That's why a lot of of his colleagues truly are attracted in the direction of him." Williams minimized the stories of the 2024 No. 1 selection taking on versus the No. 2 pick, claiming his "work is actually to go gain video games on Thursdays, Sundays and Mondays. That's it." Williams added that he really wants Daniels to participate in Sunday when inquired whether he will be dissatisfied if Daniels is actually sidelined with a trauma." No. I wish he plays," Williams claimed. "Certainly you don't want to observe great and also excellent players down, certainly not in activities. It merely makes the game a lot better. However no, I am actually certainly not reliant off of that match." Mariota, the No. 2 choice in the 2015 draft, said he can show Daniels his take in having actually missed 4 video games as a rookie." First and foremost, only being actually brilliant as well as comprehending what is actually crucial," Mariota mentioned. "Early on in my profession, you acquire incredibly developed around, 'I have actually got to play today, I've come to play this week.' Occasionally it is actually paying attention to your health in the long term." ESPN's Courtney Cronin helped in this file.