.John Keim, ESPN Workers WriterOct 23, 2024, 04:23 PM ETCloseJohn Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a job along with the Washington Blog post. He began dealing with the group in 1994 for the Diary Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four publications. You may likewise listen closely to him on 'The John Keim Record', which broadcasts on ESPN Richmond broadcast, and also follow him on Twitter @john_keimASHBURN, Va.-- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels carried out certainly not practice Wednesday, yet the novice celebrity's standing for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears stays uncertain.Daniels, that harmed his ribs in the initial fourth of Sunday's success over Carolina, was tagged as "week-to-week" by instructor Dan Quinn on Monday.The first-place Leaders (5-2), having said that, stay enthusiastic that Daniels can easily play against Caleb Williams and also the Bears (4-2) in a competition matching the leading two gamers selected in this year's NFL draft.Marcus Mariota, that switched out Daniels versus Carolina, would certainly begin Sunday if Daniels can't play.Quinn claimed Daniels was booked to obtain therapy Wednesday as well as can easily take part in meetings and also walk-throughs. Quinn did not mention whether Daniels would certainly engage in Thursday or Friday, incorporating that he would certainly attend to the rookie's status once again after practice Friday.Editor's Picks1 Associated" I would like to ensure he can fully convey themself and also carry out all the many things that he performs, which makes him so one-of-a-kind as well as special," Quinn said.Daniels has actually gained praise given that the spring for his planning as well as just how rapidly he picked up Washington's offense. He shows up to the location around 5 a.m. as well as often performs his personal walk-through a hr or so eventually, depending on to various resources. He has continued making use of virtual reality modern technology to aid him get ready for games, which he started doing at LSU last year.Wednesday marked the 1st Leaders process in which Daniels could not participate given that he was actually prepared in the spring." The bright side for him [is actually] there's a bunch of banked agents on traits that he is actually performed unbelievably effectively," Quinn said.Daniels experienced the trauma on his very first play from skirmish, a 46-yard run around appropriate end in which he was actually handled from the edge through one protector and coming from overdue through one more. Daniels dropped unclearly. He completed the collection, yet just before the following possession, he sought to throw a warm-up pass, pulled a face, visited the subsidiary and hammered his helmet to the turf.Mariota completed 18 of 23 passes for 205 yards and two touchdowns in the 40-7 get Carolina." We have actually observed him participate in I recognize he is actually an excellent gamer," Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner stated of Mariota. "I understand all he performs is actually prep and wait on his chance which's what happened. He took advantage of the chance as well as played the game that we find him participate in regularly." At the same time, Quinn pointed out Daniels' attitude has "been wonderful, just like you would certainly anticipate." Quinn added that Daniels will not be actually guided to return because of the match featuring Williams." It concerns him and also the readiness to get ready and also assist our crew," Quinn stated. "That is actually why numerous of his allies really are attracted towards him." Williams minimized the stories of the 2024 No. 1 selection challenging versus the No. 2 pick, mentioning his "project is actually to go win activities on Thursdays, Sundays as well as Mondays. That's it." Williams added that he really wants Daniels to play Sunday when asked whether he will be actually let down if Daniels is actually sidelined with a personal injury." No. I hope he plays," Williams claimed. "Obviously you don't want to view great and great players down, certainly not in activities. It merely brings in the activity much better. Yet no, I'm certainly not reliant off of that competition." Mariota, the No. 2 selection in the 2015 draft, mentioned he can share with Daniels his take in having skipped 4 games as a newbie." Most importantly, simply being smart and understanding what is actually most important," Mariota stated. "Beforehand in my job, you obtain quite worked up about, 'I've got to play today, I've come to play recently.' In some cases it is actually focusing on your health and wellness in the long term." ESPN's Courtney Cronin resulted in this file.