.John Keim, ESPN Personnel WriterOct 23, 2024, 04:23 PM ETCloseJohn Keim deals with the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after an assignment along with the Washington Message. He began dealing with the team in 1994 for the Diary Newspapers and also later for the Washington Inspector. He has authored/co-authored 4 books. You may likewise listen closely to him on 'The John Keim Record', which broadcasts on ESPN Richmond broadcast, and follow him on Twitter @john_keimASHBURN, Va.-- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels carried out certainly not engage in Wednesday, yet the newbie star's condition for Sunday's activity versus the Chicago Bears remains uncertain.Daniels, that hurt his ribs in the first fourth of Sunday's success over Carolina, was labeled as "week-to-week" through instructor Dan Quinn on Monday.The first-place Leaders (5-2), however, stay enthusiastic that Daniels can easily bet Caleb Williams and also the Bears (4-2) in a match matching the best two gamers chosen in this year's NFL draft.Marcus Mariota, that substituted Daniels against Carolina, will begin Sunday if Daniels can not play.Quinn mentioned Daniels was planned to receive treatment Wednesday and may join meetings and also walk-throughs. Quinn did certainly not state whether Daniels will perform Thursday or even Friday, incorporating that he will resolve the newbie's condition once again after process Friday.Editor's Picks1 Connected" I wish to make sure he can entirely express himself and also do all the things that he carries out, that makes him so unique and unique," Quinn said.Daniels has gained appreciation since the springtime for his preparation and how quickly he picked up Washington's outburst. He gets there to the center around 5 a.m. and also typically administers his personal walk-through an hour approximately later on, depending on to a number of resources. He has proceeded making use of digital truth technology to aid him plan for video games, which he started carrying out at LSU last year.Wednesday marked the 1st Commanders practice in which Daniels could not engage given that he was actually prepared in the springtime." The good news for him [is] there's a ton of banked representatives on points that he's performed remarkably well," Quinn said.Daniels endured the personal injury on his very first play from scrimmage, a 46-yard run around ideal end in which he was actually handled from the side by one guardian and also from behind by yet another. Daniels dropped unclearly. He ended up the set, but before the upcoming belongings, he sought to toss a warm-up elapsed, grimaced, headed to the sideline as well as banged his safety helmet to the turf.Mariota finished 18 of 23 passes for 205 yards and two touchdowns in the 40-7 sway Carolina." We have actually found him participate in I understand he's a terrific gamer," Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner stated of Mariota. "I know all he performs is actually prepare and also expect his chance and also's what took place. He took advantage of the possibility and also played the game that we observe him participate in continuously." On the other hand, Quinn claimed Daniels' perspective has actually "been wonderful, much like you 'd count on." Quinn added that Daniels will not be swayed to come back because of the competition including Williams." It's about him as well as the preparedness to prepare yourself as well as assist our group," Quinn pointed out. "That's why plenty of of his teammates really gravitate towards him." Williams understated the storylines of the 2024 No. 1 choice facing off versus the No. 2 choice, claiming his "project is actually to go succeed activities on Thursdays, Sundays as well as Mondays. That's it." Williams included that he wishes Daniels to play Sunday when talked to whether he would be let down if Daniels is sidelined along with a personal injury." No. I hope he participates in," Williams mentioned. "Clearly you don't want to find great and excellent players down, certainly not in video games. It merely creates the activity much better. Yet no, I am actually not reliant off of that match." Mariota, the No. 2 choice in the 2015 draft, stated he may show Daniels his encounter having missed out on 4 games as a novice." Primarily, merely being clever and recognizing what's crucial," Mariota mentioned. "At an early stage in my career, you acquire very worked up approximately, 'I've got to play this week, I've come to play this week.' Sometimes it's focusing on your health and wellness in the long term." ESPN's Courtney Cronin helped in this file.