.John Keim, ESPN Team WriterOct 23, 2024, 04:23 PM ETCloseJohn Keim deals with the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a job with the Washington Message. He began covering the group in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and also later on for the Washington Inspector. He has actually authored/co-authored four manuals. You may also listen closely to him on 'The John Keim Report', which airs on ESPN Richmond radio, and follow him on Twitter @john_keimASHBURN, Va.-- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels carried out not practice Wednesday, but the newbie star's standing for Sunday's activity versus the Chicago Bears continues to be uncertain.Daniels, that injured his ribs in the very first one-fourth of Sunday's triumph over Carolina, was actually labeled as "week-to-week" by trainer Dan Quinn on Monday.The first-place Commanders (5-2), nonetheless, continue to be enthusiastic that Daniels can bet Caleb Williams and the Bears (4-2) in a match countering the leading pair of gamers decided on in this year's NFL draft.Marcus Mariota, who switched out Daniels versus Carolina, will start Sunday if Daniels can't play.Quinn mentioned Daniels was actually set up to obtain procedure Wednesday and also may take part in appointments and walk-throughs. Quinn did certainly not mention whether Daniels will engage in Thursday or Friday, including that he would certainly resolve the rookie's condition once again after method Friday.Editor's Picks1 Related" I desire to be sure he can totally show themself and also perform all things that he carries out, which makes him so one-of-a-kind and exclusive," Quinn said.Daniels has made appreciation given that the springtime for his preparation and also exactly how promptly he picked up Washington's outburst. He comes in to the facility around 5 a.m. and also commonly performs his own walk-through an hour or so later on, according to various resources. He has proceeded making use of online fact modern technology to help him prepare for games, which he started doing at LSU last year.Wednesday noted the 1st Commanders process through which Daniels could not participate because he was composed in the springtime." Fortunately for him [is] there is actually a lot of banked reps on traits that he is actually performed extremely well," Quinn said.Daniels suffered the accident on his initial play from scrimmage, a 46-yard run around ideal side through which he was taken on coming from the edge through one defender as well as coming from behind by another. Daniels fell unclearly. He completed the set, but before the upcoming ownership, he sought to throw a warm-up successfully pass, pulled a face, visited the side project and also banged his safety helmet to the turf.Mariota accomplished 18 of 23 passes for 205 lawns as well as pair of goals in the 40-7 get Carolina." Our experts've viewed him play I understand he is actually a wonderful gamer," Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner pointed out of Mariota. "I understand all he performs is actually ready and also wait for his opportunity which's what occurred. He made the most of the option and also conformed that our experts observe him play regularly." Meanwhile, Quinn stated Daniels' perspective has "been actually wonderful, much like you would certainly expect." Quinn included that Daniels won't be actually swayed to return because of the matchup including Williams." It's about him as well as the preparedness to prepare as well as assist our staff," Quinn claimed. "That is actually why so many of his allies actually move towards him." Williams minimized the storylines of the 2024 No. 1 choice taking on against the No. 2 selection, stating his "task is actually to go succeed activities on Thursdays, Sundays as well as Mondays. That's it." Williams added that he prefers Daniels to participate in Sunday when inquired whether he would be dissatisfied if Daniels is actually sidelined with an injury." No. I wish he plays," Williams stated. "Undoubtedly you don't desire to find really good as well as excellent players down, certainly not in video games. It simply makes the video game much better. But no, I am actually not reliant off of that match." Mariota, the No. 2 selection in the 2015 draft, mentioned he may show to Daniels his take in having actually skipped four games as a novice." Most importantly, just being actually smart and also recognizing what's essential," Mariota stated. "At an early stage in my career, you receive incredibly worked up approximately, '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 resulted in this report.