Adam Schefter, ESPN Senior WriterOct 27, 2024, 01:00 AM ET
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All indicators level to Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels enjoying Sunday towards the Chicago Bears, league sources instructed ESPN.
The Commanders nonetheless might want to see how Daniels is feeling Sunday in pregame warmups earlier than making any ultimate dedication about whether or not he can begin. However as one workforce official instructed ESPN mentioned about Daniels: “He’s one tough-ass dude.”
If Daniels does push by means of his rib harm and play, as he’s making an attempt to do, it could arrange a battle between this season’s respective No. 1 and No. 2 draft picks — Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams and Daniels.
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Daniels formally is listed as questionable for Sunday’s dwelling recreation towards the Bears. The Heisman Trophy winner didn’t observe Wednesday or Thursday however was a restricted participant Friday and went by means of Washington’s walk-through observe Saturday.
Daniels is claimed to acknowledge the significance and significance of a recreation towards Williams in addition to what the competition will imply to Washington’s season. The Commanders (5-2) enter Sunday in first place within the NFC East, one-half recreation forward of the Philadelphia Eagles (4-2).
“He’d want to play if he were missing his right leg,” the workforce official instructed ESPN.
Commanders coach Dan Quinn mentioned Daniels “really pushed it” Friday and that the group would “let our eyes decide how he responds over the next 48 hours.”
“That’ll guide us, and we’ll make the best decision for him and the team,” Quinn mentioned Friday.
Daniels mentioned Friday he felt good and desires to play however acknowledged that “it’s not my decision.”
Daniels injured his rib on his first play from scrimmage in final Sunday’s victory over the Carolina Panthers. He was changed by Marcus Mariota, who accomplished 18 of 23 passes for 205 yards and two touchdowns.
ESPN’s John Keim contributed to this report.
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