.John Keim, ESPN Staff WriterOct 23, 2024, 04:23 PM ETCloseJohn Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after an assignment along with the Washington Post. He began covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later on for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four manuals. You may additionally listen to him on 'The John Keim Report', which airs on ESPN Richmond radio, and follow him on Twitter @john_keimASHBURN, Va.-- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels performed certainly not practice Wednesday, however the newbie superstar's standing for Sunday's activity against the Chicago Bears stays uncertain.Daniels, that wounded his ribs in the 1st quarter of Sunday's victory over Carolina, was actually designated as "week-to-week" by trainer Dan Quinn on Monday.The first-place Leaders (5-2), nonetheless, stay hopeful that Daniels can easily bet Caleb Williams and also the Bears (4-2) in a match pitting the top two gamers picked within this year's NFL draft.Marcus Mariota, that replaced Daniels against Carolina, will start Sunday if Daniels can't play.Quinn pointed out Daniels was actually arranged to acquire therapy Wednesday and may join meetings as well as walk-throughs. Quinn did not claim whether Daniels would exercise Thursday or Friday, incorporating that he would certainly deal with the rookie's condition again after method Friday.Editor's Picks1 Associated" I desire to ensure he may fully show themself as well as perform all the important things that he carries out, which makes him so unique as well as unique," Quinn said.Daniels has gained approval since the springtime for his prep work and also just how rapidly he grabbed Washington's offense. He arrives to the location around 5 a.m. and typically performs his very own walk-through an hour or two eventually, depending on to various resources. He has actually continued making use of online truth innovation to assist him organize activities, which he started performing at LSU final year.Wednesday noted the very first Leaders process through which Daniels could not participate because he was actually drafted in the springtime." Fortunately for him [is] there is actually a considerable amount of banked repetitions on traits that he's performed extremely well," Quinn said.Daniels endured the personal injury on his 1st play from skirmish, a 46-yard run around right side through which he was taken on coming from the edge through one guardian as well as from overdue through an additional. Daniels fell awkwardly. He finished the series, yet just before the following ownership, he tried to toss a warm-up successfully pass, grimaced, visited the subsidiary and pounded his helmet to the turf.Mariota completed 18 of 23 masquerade 205 backyards as well as two goals in the 40-7 get Carolina." Our experts have actually viewed him participate in I know he's a great player," Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner claimed of Mariota. "I understand all he does is prep as well as expect his possibility which's what took place. He made use of the chance and also played the game that we see him play at all times." In the meantime, Quinn stated Daniels' mindset has actually "been actually fantastic, just like you 'd count on." Quinn incorporated that Daniels will not be actually swayed to return because of the matchup featuring Williams." It concerns him and the preparedness to prepare yourself as well as help our team," Quinn pointed out. "That's why so many of his teammates definitely move towards him." Williams downplayed the stories of the 2024 No. 1 pick facing off against the No. 2 choice, stating his "work is actually to go succeed games on Thursdays, Sundays as well as Mondays. That's it." Williams incorporated that he wishes Daniels to participate in Sunday when inquired whether he would be dissatisfied if Daniels is actually sidelined with a personal injury." No. I wish he plays," Williams stated. "Clearly you don't desire to see excellent and also wonderful gamers down, certainly not in video games. It just creates the video game better. But no, I am actually certainly not reliant off of that matchup." Mariota, the No. 2 choice in the 2015 draught, claimed he can share with Daniels his take in having skipped 4 games as a newbie." First and foremost, just being actually intelligent and also comprehending what's essential," Mariota said. "Beforehand in my occupation, you receive really developed approximately, 'I have actually come to play today, I've come to play recently.' At times it's paying attention to your health and wellness in the long term." ESPN's Courtney Cronin added to this file.