All indicators level to Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels enjoying Sunday in opposition to the Chicago Bears, league sources informed 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 staff official informed ESPN stated about Daniels: “He is one tough-ass dude.”
If Daniels does push by means of his rib damage and play, as he’s making an attempt to do, it will arrange a battle between this season’s respective No. 1 and No. 2 draft picks — Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams and Daniels.
Daniels formally is listed as questionable for Sunday’s dwelling recreation in opposition to the Bears. The Heisman Trophy winner didn’t apply Wednesday or Thursday however was a restricted participant Friday and went by means of Washington’s walk-through apply Saturday.
Daniels is claimed to acknowledge the significance and significance of a recreation in opposition to 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 wish to play if he have been lacking his proper leg,” the staff official informed ESPN.
Commanders coach Dan Quinn stated Daniels “actually pushed it” Friday and that the group would “let our eyes determine how he responds over the subsequent 48 hours.”
“That’ll information us, and we’ll make the perfect choice for him and the staff,” Quinn stated Friday.
Daniels stated Friday he felt good and desires to play however acknowledged that “it isn’t my choice.”
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.
