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The red-hot Washington Commanders kept rolling on Sunday, crushing the Carolina Panthers 40-7 at home to bring their record to 5-2. However, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels got hurt in the process.
As a result, Daniels may miss this Sunday's game, via NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
“Commanders QB Jayden Daniels, who left Sunday’s win early because of his ribs, suffered an injury that is not considered to be serious but does require treatment and monitoring throughout the week, sources say,” Rapoport reported. “His status vs. the [Chicago] Bears is up in the air.”
Daniels left Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter after getting rolled over by a defender on a scramble, via ESPN. The LSU alum has been a revelation for Washington, tossing 1,410 yards with six touchdowns and two picks on a 75.6 completion percentage, good for a second-ranked 73.8 quarterback rating.
The Commanders didn't miss a beat against the hapless Panthers, as backup signal-caller Marcus Mariota completed 18-of-23 passes for 205 yards and two touchdowns while adding 34 yards on the ground. However, the 4-2 Bears will be a bigger challenge in Week 8.
Should Washington be safe and hold Daniels out?
Jayden Daniels should play with caution for Commanders
Injuries are inevitable in football, and this won't be the last time Daniels suffers an ailment. If the No. 2 overall pick can play, he should do so against the Bears.
With that being said, both Daniels and the Commanders must take the future into account. The young phenom has already shown that he has franchise quarterback-level talent, but it's not worth anything if he has an injury-riddled career. The fewer hits he takes, the better, which is a tough mindset for a mobile quarterback to have.
Daniels, though, has the passing chops to hurt teams from the pocket without relying on his legs. The 6-foot-4, 210-pounder should keep scrambles to a minimum while his ribs heal to avoid aggravation.
