.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 covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later on for the Washington Inspector. He has authored/co-authored 4 books. You can easily additionally pay attention to him on 'The John Keim Report', which broadcasts on ESPN Richmond broadcast, as well as follow him on Twitter @john_keimASHBURN, Va.-- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels did certainly not exercise Wednesday, however the rookie celebrity's standing for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears continues to be uncertain.Daniels, that wounded his ribs in the 1st fourth of Sunday's victory over Carolina, was classified as "week-to-week" by instructor Dan Quinn on Monday.The first-place Commanders (5-2), nonetheless, remain enthusiastic that Daniels may play against Caleb Williams and the Bears (4-2) in a matchup countering the leading 2 players picked in this particular year's NFL draft.Marcus Mariota, that changed Daniels versus Carolina, would start Sunday if Daniels can not play.Quinn claimed Daniels was set up to receive therapy Wednesday and may participate in appointments as well as walk-throughs. Quinn carried out not point out whether Daniels will engage in Thursday or Friday, incorporating that he will deal with the newbie's standing once more after process Friday.Editor's Picks1 Associated" I intend to see to it he may entirely express themself and carry out all the things that he performs, which makes him so one-of-a-kind as well as special," Quinn said.Daniels has made approval because the spring for his preparation and also just how swiftly he grabbed Washington's offense. He shows up to the resource around 5 a.m. as well as usually performs his very own walk-through an hour or two later on, according to multiple resources. He has actually proceeded using digital reality technology to help him get ready for games, which he began doing at LSU final year.Wednesday marked the 1st Commanders method in which Daniels could not get involved due to the fact that he was actually composed in the springtime." The bright side for him [is actually] there is actually a bunch of banked representatives on factors that he is actually carried out remarkably well," Quinn said.Daniels endured the accident on his initial play coming from skirmish, a 46-yard run around best end in which he was actually dealt with from the edge by one protector and also from behind through an additional. Daniels dropped awkwardly. He ended up the set, yet prior to the next belongings, he tried to throw a workout successfully pass, smirked, mosted likely to the sideline and also slammed his safety helmet to the turf.Mariota accomplished 18 of 23 passes for 205 gardens as well as two goals in the 40-7 get Carolina." Our team've seen him participate in I know he is actually a terrific player," Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner claimed of Mariota. "I recognize all he carries out is actually prep as well as wait for his option and also's what happened. He made the most of the possibility as well as conformed that our company find him play at all times." At the same time, Quinn pointed out Daniels' attitude has actually "been excellent, similar to you would certainly anticipate." Quinn added that Daniels will not be swayed to give back because of the matchup including Williams." It's about him and the readiness to get ready and also aid our crew," Quinn pointed out. "That is actually why many of his allies truly are attracted in the direction of him." Williams understated the storylines of the 2024 No. 1 choice challenging against the No. 2 choice, mentioning his "task is actually to go gain activities on Thursdays, Sundays and also Mondays. That's it." Williams included that he prefers Daniels to play Sunday when talked to whether he will be let down if Daniels is actually sidelined with an accident." No. I wish he plays," Williams mentioned. "Definitely you don't want to see good and also great gamers down, not in activities. It simply makes the activity much better. However no, I am actually certainly not reliant off of that matchup." Mariota, the No. 2 choice in the 2015 draft, claimed he may provide Daniels his encounter having actually missed out on four games as a novice." Firstly, just being smart and understanding what's most important," Mariota pointed out. "At an early stage in my career, you obtain quite worked up approximately, 'I've reached play today, I've got to play recently.' In some cases it's focusing on your health and wellness in the long-term." ESPN's Courtney Cronin helped in this report.