Jayden Daniels active, will start for Commanders against Bears, Caleb Williams

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will begin on Sunday towards the Chicago Bears.

Head coach Dan Quinn informed CBS’ Tracy Wolfson on Sunday that Daniels will begin barring a setback in pregame warmups. The Commanders then listed him as energetic previous to kickoff.

Daniels has been coping with a rib damage. He suffered the damage early final week towards the Carolina Panthers. Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota completed the 40-7 Commanders win in reduction. Quinn beforehand mentioned that Daniels was thought-about a game-time choice towards Chicago.

Daniels’ availability ensures a extremely anticipated matchup that includes the highest two picks on this yr’s NFL Draft. The Bears chosen Williams first total, and Washington took Daniels with the No. 2 choose.

Each gamers have skilled early success of their careers and led their groups to successful data. Washington enters Sunday’s recreation at 5-2 and in first place within the NFC East. Daniels is a giant cause for Washington’s success as one of many league’s finest quarterbacks early within the season.

In seven video games, Daniels has accomplished a league-best 75.6% of his passes for 8.4 yards per try with six touchdowns and two interceptions. The Commanders rank fourth within the NFL with 384.1 yards per recreation and are tied with the Baltimore Ravens for the league lead with 31.1 factors per recreation.

Williams has led the Bears to a 4-2 file. He is accomplished 65.3% of his passes for six.6 yards per try with 9 touchdowns and 5 interceptions in six begins.