Adam Schefter, ESPN Senior Author
All indicators level to Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels taking part in Sunday in opposition to the visiting 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 closing dedication about whether or not he can begin. However as one crew official instructed ESPN mentioned about Daniels: “He is one powerful ass dude.”
If Daniels does push via his rib harm and play, as he’s attempting to do, it could arrange a battle between this season’s No. 1 and No. 2 total draft picks — Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams and Daniels.
Daniels formally is listed as questionable for Sunday’s residence sport in opposition to the Bears. The Heisman Trophy winner didn’t follow Wednesday or Thursday, however was a restricted participant Friday and went via Washington’s walk-through follow Saturday.
Daniels is alleged to acknowledge the significance and significance of a sport 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 sport forward of the Eagles (4-2).
“He’d need to play if he have been lacking his proper leg,” the crew official instructed ESPN.
Commanders coach Dan Quinn mentioned Daniels “actually pushed it” Friday and that the group would “let our eyes determine how he responds over the following 48 hours.”
“That’ll information us and we’ll make one of the best determination for him and the crew,” Quinn mentioned Friday.
Daniels mentioned Friday that he felt good and desires to play, however acknowledged “it isn’t my determination.”
Daniels injured his rib on his first play from scrimmage in final Sunday’s victory over the 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.
