.John Keim, ESPN Team WriterOct 23, 2024, 04:23 PM ETCloseJohn Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint along with the Washington Blog post. He started dealing with the staff in 1994 for the Diary Newspapers and also eventually for the Washington Inspector. He has actually authored/co-authored four manuals. You may additionally listen to him on 'The John Keim File', which broadcasts on ESPN Richmond radio, and follow him on Twitter @john_keimASHBURN, Va.-- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels did certainly not perform Wednesday, however the rookie celebrity's standing for Sunday's video game against the Chicago Bears continues to be uncertain.Daniels, that hurt his ribs in the 1st one-fourth of Sunday's success over Carolina, was tagged as "week-to-week" by instructor Dan Quinn on Monday.The first-place Commanders (5-2), nonetheless, continue to be enthusiastic that Daniels can easily bet Caleb Williams and the Bears (4-2) in a matchup pitting the best 2 gamers chosen in this particular year's NFL draft.Marcus Mariota, that substituted Daniels versus Carolina, would certainly start Sunday if Daniels can't play.Quinn pointed out Daniels was planned to obtain therapy Wednesday and also may join appointments and walk-throughs. Quinn carried out certainly not say whether Daniels will engage in Thursday or Friday, incorporating that he would certainly address the novice's condition again after method Friday.Editor's Picks1 Connected" I wish to see to it he may completely show themself as well as do all the many things that he carries out, that makes him thus special and special," Quinn said.Daniels has gotten praise since the spring season for his planning as well as exactly how rapidly he grabbed Washington's offense. He gets there to the resource around 5 a.m. and commonly performs his very own walk-through a hr approximately eventually, depending on to a number of resources. He has actually carried on utilizing virtual truth modern technology to aid him plan for games, which he started performing at LSU last year.Wednesday noted the first Leaders method through which Daniels couldn't engage because he was drafted in the spring season." The good news for him [is actually] there's a great deal of banked reps on factors that he's carried out exceptionally effectively," Quinn said.Daniels endured the personal injury on his first play coming from scrimmage, a 46-yard rollick right end through which he was actually handled from the edge through one guardian and from overdue by one more. Daniels fell awkwardly. He completed the set, but before the next ownership, he attempted to toss a workout pass, pulled a face, visited the subsidiary and also banged his helmet to the turf.Mariota completed 18 of 23 passes for 205 lawns and also two touchdowns in the 40-7 gain Carolina." Our experts have actually found him play I recognize he's a fantastic player," Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner claimed of Mariota. "I know all he carries out is prepare as well as expect his possibility which's what occurred. He took advantage of the option as well as conformed that our experts find him participate in constantly." At the same time, Quinn claimed Daniels' perspective has actually "been actually fantastic, just like you will expect." Quinn incorporated that Daniels will not be swayed to send back because of the competition featuring Williams." It's about him as well as the preparedness to get ready as well as aid our team," Quinn pointed out. "That's why numerous of his allies definitely are attracted towards him." Williams minimized the storylines of the 2024 No. 1 pick taking on versus the No. 2 pick, claiming his "project is actually to go succeed activities on Thursdays, Sundays and Mondays. That's it." Williams incorporated that he really wants Daniels to participate in Sunday when asked whether he will be actually dissatisfied if Daniels is sidelined with an injury." No. I wish he participates in," Williams pointed out. "Obviously you don't want to observe good and also excellent players down, certainly not in activities. It merely brings in the game better. But no, I'm not reliant off of that match." Mariota, the No. 2 choice in the 2015 draught, said he may show to Daniels his take in having actually missed out on four games as a newbie." Most importantly, just being smart as well as understanding what is actually crucial," Mariota said. "At an early stage in my profession, you get really developed about, 'I have actually come to play today, I have actually come to play recently.' Occasionally it's paying attention to your health and wellness in the long-term." ESPN's Courtney Cronin contributed to this file.