.John Keim, ESPN Team 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 dealing with the crew in 1994 for the Publication Newspapers as well as eventually for the Washington Supervisor. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can easily additionally pay attention to him on 'The John Keim Record', which broadcasts on ESPN Richmond radio, and also observe him on Twitter @john_keimASHBURN, Va.-- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels carried out not engage in Wednesday, however the novice star's condition for Sunday's video game versus the Chicago Bears stays uncertain.Daniels, who harmed his ribs in the very first one-fourth of Sunday's success over Carolina, was actually identified as "week-to-week" by coach Dan Quinn on Monday.The first-place Leaders (5-2), nonetheless, remain confident that Daniels can easily play against Caleb Williams and also the Bears (4-2) in a match pitting the leading pair of gamers decided on within this year's NFL draft.Marcus Mariota, that switched out Daniels versus Carolina, will begin Sunday if Daniels can not play.Quinn claimed Daniels was planned to obtain procedure Wednesday and also can easily take part in meetings and walk-throughs. Quinn performed certainly not point out whether Daniels will perform Thursday or even Friday, adding that he would certainly address the newbie's status once again after process Friday.Editor's Picks1 Connected" I desire to make certain he may entirely reveal himself as well as perform all the important things that he does, that makes him so distinct and special," Quinn said.Daniels has gained approval due to the fact that the spring season for his prep work as well as just how promptly he got Washington's outburst. He arrives to the location around 5 a.m. as well as frequently conducts his personal walk-through a hr approximately later on, according to numerous sources. He has carried on using digital reality technology to aid him prepare for games, which he began doing at LSU last year.Wednesday marked the first Commanders process through which Daniels could not get involved given that he was prepared in the springtime." Fortunately for him [is actually] there is actually a ton of banked representatives on things that he's performed unbelievably effectively," Quinn said.Daniels suffered the accident on his initial play from scrimmage, a 46-yard run around right side through which he was dealt with from the side through one guardian and coming from overdue by one more. Daniels dropped unclearly. He completed the series, but before the next belongings, he attempted to toss a workout elapsed, pulled a face, mosted likely to the side project and knocked his helmet to the turf.Mariota completed 18 of 23 passes for 205 yards and also two goals in the 40-7 win over Carolina." We've observed him participate in I recognize he's a great gamer," Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner stated of Mariota. "I recognize all he does is actually prepare and also expect his option which's what happened. He made use of the chance and played the game that our team find him play at all times." Meanwhile, Quinn said Daniels' mindset has actually "been actually great, much like you will count on." Quinn incorporated that Daniels won't be swayed to give back because of the match featuring Williams." It has to do with him and the readiness to prepare yourself and help our group," Quinn stated. "That's why so many of his teammates truly are attracted in the direction of him." Williams downplayed the stories of the 2024 No. 1 pick challenging versus the No. 2 pick, stating his "project is actually to go succeed games on Thursdays, Sundays as well as Mondays. That's it." Williams incorporated that he desires Daniels to participate in Sunday when talked to whether he would be actually dissatisfied if Daniels is sidelined along with a trauma." No. I wish he plays," Williams claimed. "Clearly you do not wish to see really good and great players down, certainly not in activities. It just creates the game better. But no, I am actually not reliant off of that match." Mariota, the No. 2 pick in the 2015 draft, stated he may provide Daniels his experience having skipped 4 activities as a newbie." Most importantly, merely being actually clever and recognizing what is actually crucial," Mariota claimed. "Early in my profession, you receive extremely developed about, 'I've come to play recently, I've got to play today.' At times it is actually concentrating on your wellness in the lasting." ESPN's Courtney Cronin helped in this file.