.John Keim, ESPN Personnel WriterOct 23, 2024, 04:23 PM ETCloseJohn Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint along with the Washington Blog post. He began dealing with the crew in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Inspector. He has actually authored/co-authored four manuals. You can additionally listen closely to him on 'The John Keim Record', which airs on ESPN Richmond broadcast, as well as observe him on Twitter @john_keimASHBURN, Va.-- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels performed certainly not perform Wednesday, but the newbie star's condition for Sunday's video game versus the Chicago Bears stays uncertain.Daniels, that harmed his ribs in the first one-fourth of Sunday's triumph over Carolina, was classified as "week-to-week" through trainer Dan Quinn on Monday.The first-place Commanders (5-2), however, continue to be hopeful that Daniels may play against Caleb Williams and also the Bears (4-2) in a matchup countering the leading pair of gamers chosen within this year's NFL draft.Marcus Mariota, who changed Daniels versus Carolina, will start Sunday if Daniels can not play.Quinn mentioned Daniels was set up to receive procedure Wednesday and can easily participate in meetings and also walk-throughs. Quinn did not say whether Daniels would perform Thursday or Friday, adding that he would take care of the newbie's condition once again after method Friday.Editor's Picks1 Connected" I desire to ensure he may entirely show himself as well as perform all the things that he carries out, that makes him thus distinct as well as special," Quinn said.Daniels has made appreciation given that the spring season for his preparation and exactly how quickly he picked up Washington's outburst. He comes in to the center around 5 a.m. as well as often conducts his personal walk-through an hour or so eventually, according to various sources. He has carried on using virtual reality technology to help him organize video games, which he started carrying out at LSU last year.Wednesday denoted the 1st Leaders method through which Daniels couldn't get involved considering that he was prepared in the spring season." The bright side for him [is actually] there is actually a great deal of banked representatives on things that he is actually performed incredibly well," Quinn said.Daniels went through the personal injury on his very first play from scrimmage, a 46-yard rollick correct side in which he was dealt with from the side through one guardian and also coming from behind by one more. Daniels fell unclearly. He completed the collection, yet prior to the next ownership, he tried to toss a warm-up successfully pass, pulled a face, headed to the side project and also slammed his headgear to the turf.Mariota accomplished 18 of 23 passes for 205 lawns as well as two touchdowns in the 40-7 gain Carolina." Our team've observed him play I understand he's a great gamer," Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner pointed out of Mariota. "I understand all he does is actually prep and await his chance and that's what happened. He took advantage of the chance and played the game that our company find him participate in constantly." On the other hand, Quinn stated Daniels' mindset has actually "been great, just like you will anticipate." Quinn added that Daniels won't be persuaded to return as a result of the match including Williams." It's about him as well as the preparedness to get ready as well as aid our crew," Quinn pointed out. "That's why numerous of his colleagues definitely move in the direction of him." Williams minimized the stories of the 2024 No. 1 pick taking on versus the No. 2 pick, claiming his "project is actually to go gain games on Thursdays, Sundays as well as Mondays. That's it." Williams added that he yearns for Daniels to participate in Sunday when inquired whether he will be let down if Daniels is sidelined along with an injury." No. I hope he participates in," Williams claimed. "Certainly you don't prefer to find good as well as wonderful players down, certainly not in video games. It only makes the game better. Yet no, I am actually not reliant off of that match." Mariota, the No. 2 selection in the 2015 draught, mentioned he can show to Daniels his take in having actually skipped 4 activities as a novice." First and foremost, just being actually brilliant and also understanding what is actually essential," Mariota claimed. "Early on in my profession, you get incredibly worked up about, 'I've come to play this week, I have actually reached play recently.' In some cases it's paying attention to your wellness in the long-term." ESPN's Courtney Cronin brought about this file.