.John Keim, ESPN Workers WriterOct 23, 2024, 04:23 PM ETCloseJohn Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He participated in ESPN in 2013 after an assignment with the Washington Article. He began covering the crew in 1994 for the Diary Newspapers and also later on for the Washington Examiner. He has actually authored/co-authored 4 books. You can also listen to him on 'The John Keim Report', which airs on ESPN Richmond broadcast, and also observe him on Twitter @john_keimASHBURN, Va.-- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels did certainly not perform Wednesday, but the newbie superstar's standing for Sunday's game versus the Chicago Bears remains uncertain.Daniels, that harmed his ribs in the initial fourth of Sunday's triumph over Carolina, was designated as "week-to-week" through coach Dan Quinn on Monday.The first-place Leaders (5-2), nevertheless, remain confident that Daniels may play against Caleb Williams as well as the Bears (4-2) in a match countering the leading 2 gamers decided on in this year's NFL draft.Marcus Mariota, that changed Daniels against Carolina, would certainly start Sunday if Daniels can not play.Quinn pointed out Daniels was actually set up to get therapy Wednesday as well as may take part in conferences and walk-throughs. Quinn carried out certainly not state whether Daniels would certainly practice Thursday or Friday, including that he will resolve the novice's status again after method Friday.Editor's Picks1 Associated" I want to be sure he may completely show themself as well as perform all things that he carries out, that makes him thus special as well as exclusive," Quinn said.Daniels has made approval due to the fact that the springtime for his preparation and exactly how rapidly he got Washington's offense. He shows up to the resource around 5 a.m. as well as typically conducts his very own walk-through a hr approximately later, according to numerous sources. He has continued using virtual reality technology to help him prepare for video games, which he began carrying out at LSU last year.Wednesday denoted the first Leaders process through which Daniels could not participate since he was actually prepared in the spring." The good news for him [is actually] there is actually a lot of banked reps on factors that he's done exceptionally well," Quinn said.Daniels went through the injury on his very first play from skirmish, a 46-yard rollick correct side in which he was tackled coming from the edge by one guardian as well as coming from overdue by yet another. Daniels fell awkwardly. He completed the collection, yet before the upcoming things, he sought to throw a workout successfully pass, smirked, went to the side project and also knocked his safety helmet to the turf.Mariota accomplished 18 of 23 passes for 205 yards and also pair of goals in the 40-7 get Carolina." We have actually viewed him play I understand he is actually a fantastic gamer," Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner mentioned of Mariota. "I recognize all he does is prep and also wait for his option and also's what took place. He capitalized on the opportunity and played the game that our team see him participate in continuously." Meanwhile, Quinn claimed Daniels' perspective has actually "been actually fantastic, much like you would certainly anticipate." Quinn added that Daniels won't be guided to return because of the competition featuring Williams." It's about him and the readiness to prepare and assist our team," Quinn said. "That is actually why plenty of of his teammates truly move towards him." Williams understated the storylines of the 2024 No. 1 choice facing off against the No. 2 choice, mentioning his "work is actually to go gain activities on Thursdays, Sundays and Mondays. That's it." Williams incorporated that he wants Daniels to participate in Sunday when inquired whether he would certainly be actually disappointed if Daniels is sidelined along with an accident." No. I hope he plays," Williams claimed. "Clearly you don't wish to find good and also great players down, not in games. It only creates the video game much better. But no, I'm not reliant off of that matchup." Mariota, the No. 2 choice in the 2015 draught, mentioned he can easily provide Daniels his take in having actually missed four activities as a rookie." First and foremost, only being actually brilliant as well as comprehending what is actually essential," Mariota claimed. "Early in my career, you obtain extremely worked up around, 'I have actually come to play today, I have actually come to play recently.' Often it's focusing on your health and wellness in the long term." ESPN's Courtney Cronin supported this report.