.John Keim, ESPN Team WriterOct 23, 2024, 04:23 PM ETCloseJohn Keim deals with the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He signed up with ESPN in 2013 after an assignment along with the Washington Blog post. He started covering the crew in 1994 for the Publication Newspapers as well as later for the Washington Examiner. He has actually authored/co-authored 4 manuals. You can likewise pay attention to him on 'The John Keim Report', which broadcasts on ESPN Richmond broadcast, and also follow him on Twitter @john_keimASHBURN, Va.-- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels did certainly not practice Wednesday, however the newbie star's status for Sunday's activity versus the Chicago Bears continues to be uncertain.Daniels, that injured his ribs in the first quarter of Sunday's triumph over Carolina, was designated as "week-to-week" by instructor Dan Quinn on Monday.The first-place Commanders (5-2), having said that, stay enthusiastic that Daniels can easily bet Caleb Williams and the Bears (4-2) in a competition matching the best pair of gamers decided on within this year's NFL draft.Marcus Mariota, who changed Daniels against Carolina, would begin Sunday if Daniels can not play.Quinn claimed Daniels was actually arranged to acquire treatment Wednesday and also can take part in conferences and walk-throughs. Quinn carried out certainly not state whether Daniels would certainly engage in Thursday or Friday, including that he would certainly deal with the rookie's condition once more after practice Friday.Editor's Picks1 Connected" I would like to make certain he may completely show themself as well as carry out all the things that he does, that makes him so unique as well as unique," Quinn said.Daniels has actually made appreciation due to the fact that the spring for his planning and also exactly how quickly he grabbed Washington's outburst. He gets there to the center around 5 a.m. as well as often administers his very own walk-through an hour or so eventually, according to various resources. He has carried on utilizing digital truth modern technology to help him organize video games, which he began performing at LSU final year.Wednesday noted the 1st Leaders process through which Daniels could not engage since he was composed in the spring season." The bright side for him [is actually] there is actually a considerable amount of banked associates on traits that he is actually done unbelievably well," Quinn said.Daniels endured the personal injury on his 1st play from skirmish, a 46-yard rollick best side through which he was taken on coming from the edge by one guardian as well as from behind through another. Daniels dropped unclearly. He completed the set, however prior to the following property, he sought to toss a warm-up successfully pass, grimaced, went to the side project and also banged his headgear to the turf.Mariota accomplished 18 of 23 passes for 205 lawns and 2 touchdowns in the 40-7 get Carolina." Our company have actually viewed him participate in I understand he is actually a fantastic gamer," Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner claimed of Mariota. "I understand all he performs is actually ready and also await his chance and that's what occurred. He made the most of the chance and also played the game that our team see him participate in at all times." In the meantime, Quinn pointed out Daniels' mindset has actually "been fantastic, just like you would certainly expect." Quinn included that Daniels will not be actually guided to send back as a result of the matchup featuring Williams." It's about him and the preparedness to prepare and also aid our crew," Quinn pointed out. "That's why plenty of of his colleagues definitely are attracted towards him." Williams downplayed the stories of the 2024 No. 1 selection taking on against the No. 2 pick, claiming his "job is actually to go succeed games on Thursdays, Sundays and Mondays. That's it." Williams incorporated that he desires Daniels to play Sunday when inquired whether he would be dissatisfied if Daniels is sidelined along with an accident." No. I wish he participates in," Williams mentioned. "Clearly you don't desire to view good and fantastic gamers down, certainly not in video games. It simply brings in the game much better. However no, I am actually certainly not reliant off of that competition." Mariota, the No. 2 choice in the 2015 draught, said he can easily show Daniels his experience having actually missed out on four games as a newbie." First and foremost, just being actually clever as well as understanding what is actually crucial," Mariota stated. "Early in my profession, you obtain really developed around, 'I've got to play today, I've reached play today.' Occasionally it is actually focusing on your wellness in the long term." ESPN's Courtney Cronin supported this file.