.John Keim, ESPN Team WriterOct 23, 2024, 04:23 PM ETCloseJohn Keim deals with the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He participated in ESPN in 2013 after a job with the Washington Post. He began dealing with the group in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and also eventually for the Washington Supervisor. He has authored/co-authored four publications. You can easily also pay attention to him on 'The John Keim Document', which airs on ESPN Richmond broadcast, and also follow him on Twitter @john_keimASHBURN, Va.-- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels carried out not perform Wednesday, but the novice celebrity's status for Sunday's video game versus the Chicago Bears continues to be uncertain.Daniels, that hurt his ribs in the initial quarter of Sunday's victory over Carolina, was tagged as "week-to-week" through trainer Dan Quinn on Monday.The first-place Commanders (5-2), nevertheless, remain confident that Daniels can play against Caleb Williams and also the Bears (4-2) in a matchup countering the leading 2 gamers decided on within this year's NFL draft.Marcus Mariota, who changed Daniels versus Carolina, will start Sunday if Daniels can't play.Quinn mentioned Daniels was actually scheduled to obtain procedure Wednesday and may take part in meetings and also walk-throughs. Quinn carried out certainly not state whether Daniels will exercise Thursday or Friday, adding that he will deal with the newbie's condition again after practice Friday.Editor's Picks1 Connected" I wish to be sure he can totally express himself as well as do all the important things that he does, which makes him therefore unique as well as unique," Quinn said.Daniels has actually earned approval given that the spring season for his prep work and how promptly he grabbed Washington's outburst. He comes in to the location around 5 a.m. as well as often conducts his very own walk-through an hour or so eventually, depending on to numerous resources. He has carried on using online reality modern technology to help him get ready for games, which he began carrying out at LSU last year.Wednesday noted the very first Commanders practice in which Daniels could not get involved because he was actually drafted in the spring." Fortunately for him [is actually] there is actually a ton of banked agents on things that he is actually done especially properly," Quinn said.Daniels suffered the accident on his initial play from skirmish, a 46-yard rollick right end in which he was tackled coming from the edge by one guardian and coming from overdue through an additional. Daniels dropped unclearly. He ended up the collection, however prior to the upcoming things, he attempted to toss a warm-up pass, pulled a face, went to the side project as well as slammed his headgear to the turf.Mariota completed 18 of 23 masquerade 205 yards and also two goals in the 40-7 draw Carolina." Our experts've viewed him participate in I understand he's an excellent player," Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner mentioned of Mariota. "I recognize all he does is ready as well as expect his possibility and also's what happened. He capitalized on the option as well as played the game that our team see him participate in at all times." At the same time, Quinn stated Daniels' perspective has "been actually great, similar to you 'd anticipate." Quinn incorporated that Daniels won't be swayed to give back because of the competition including Williams." It's about him as well as the preparedness to prepare yourself and also help our crew," Quinn said. "That's why a lot of of his colleagues definitely move in the direction of him." Williams understated the storylines of the 2024 No. 1 choice taking on versus the No. 2 selection, saying his "work is actually to go win video games on Thursdays, Sundays and also Mondays. That's it." Williams incorporated that he prefers Daniels to participate in Sunday when inquired whether he would be dissatisfied if Daniels is sidelined with a trauma." No. I wish he plays," Williams claimed. "Obviously you do not prefer to view excellent and great players down, certainly not in video games. It just creates the video game better. However no, I'm not reliant off of that match." Mariota, the No. 2 pick in the 2015 draft, mentioned he can provide Daniels his experience having actually skipped 4 activities as a novice." Primarily, just being brilliant and also recognizing what's most important," Mariota said. "Early in my occupation, you receive extremely developed about, 'I have actually come to play today, I have actually come to play recently.' Often it is actually concentrating on your wellness in the long-term." ESPN's Courtney Cronin helped in this file.