.John Keim, ESPN Staff WriterOct 23, 2024, 04:23 PM ETCloseJohn Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He participated in ESPN in 2013 after a job with the Washington Blog post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and also later for the Washington Examiner. He has actually authored/co-authored four publications. You can easily additionally listen to him on 'The John Keim File', which broadcasts on ESPN Richmond broadcast, and also observe him on Twitter @john_keimASHBURN, Va.-- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels did not perform Wednesday, however the newbie star's standing for Sunday's video game against the Chicago Bears stays uncertain.Daniels, who wounded his ribs in the 1st one-fourth of Sunday's victory over Carolina, was labeled as "week-to-week" through instructor Dan Quinn on Monday.The first-place Leaders (5-2), however, stay hopeful that Daniels may play against Caleb Williams and the Bears (4-2) in a matchup matching the top two players selected in this year's NFL draft.Marcus Mariota, who substituted Daniels against Carolina, will start Sunday if Daniels can't play.Quinn claimed Daniels was actually arranged to get therapy Wednesday and can take part in conferences as well as walk-throughs. Quinn performed not say whether Daniels would certainly perform Thursday or Friday, including that he will take care of the newbie's condition once more after practice Friday.Editor's Picks1 Related" I want to be sure he can completely share himself and do all the important things that he performs, that makes him therefore special and also unique," Quinn said.Daniels has gotten appreciation considering that the spring season for his prep work as well as just how quickly he picked up Washington's outburst. He shows up to the center around 5 a.m. and also frequently performs his very own walk-through a hr approximately later, according to various resources. He has actually carried on using digital truth innovation to assist him organize games, which he started doing at LSU last year.Wednesday denoted the initial Leaders practice in which Daniels couldn't get involved considering that he was actually composed in the spring season." The bright side for him [is] there is actually a ton of banked reps on factors that he is actually performed especially well," Quinn said.Daniels went through the accident on his initial play from scrimmage, a 46-yard rollick best side through which he was actually addressed coming from the side by one protector and from behind through one more. Daniels fell awkwardly. He completed the set, but before the following belongings, he sought to toss a workout successfully pass, grimaced, headed to the subsidiary as well as slammed his safety helmet to the turf.Mariota accomplished 18 of 23 passes for 205 yards as well as pair of touchdowns in the 40-7 draw Carolina." Our experts have actually seen him participate in I understand he's a great gamer," Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner said of Mariota. "I recognize all he does is actually prep and await his option and also's what occurred. He made use of the opportunity and also played the game that we observe him participate in continuously." At the same time, Quinn pointed out Daniels' attitude has actually "been wonderful, similar to you would certainly expect." Quinn added that Daniels won't be swayed to give back because of the match including Williams." It concerns him and the readiness to prepare and aid our crew," Quinn said. "That is actually why numerous of his allies actually gravitate towards him." Williams downplayed the stories of the 2024 No. 1 choice facing off versus the No. 2 choice, mentioning his "job is actually to go succeed video games 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 disappointed if Daniels is sidelined along with a trauma." No. I hope he plays," Williams stated. "Clearly you do not desire to find great and also wonderful gamers down, not in activities. It merely makes the activity a lot better. Yet no, I am actually not reliant off of that matchup." Mariota, the No. 2 choice in the 2015 draft, said he can easily show Daniels his encounter having actually skipped 4 games as a newbie." Firstly, merely being actually smart and also knowing what's most important," Mariota pointed out. "Beforehand in my occupation, you acquire incredibly worked up about, 'I've reached play recently, I have actually come to play this week.' Sometimes it is actually focusing on your health and wellness in the lasting." ESPN's Courtney Cronin contributed to this report.