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Pick Your Poison: Jayden Daniels or Marcus Mariota

Originally posted on On Tap Sports Net
By Conor Cunningham | Last updated Oct 26, 2024 11:59 AM ET

If you had to choose, which story lede would you prefer?

On Sunday, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears will face off against the 2024 second overall pick, Jayden Daniels, and the Washington Commanders. Both quarterbacks are former Heisman winners.

Or:

On Sunday, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears will face off against the 2015 second overall pick, Marcus Mariota, and the Washington Commanders. Both quarterbacks are former Heisman winners.

Pick your poison, right?

Daniels is questionable for the Week 8 contest due to a rib injury. If Daniels sits out, Mariota will take his place.

How much of a difference exists between Daniels and Mariota?

Bears head coach Matt Eberflus would say it's minimal.

"It's a similar offense when you watch," Eberflus said. "Of course, the different types of players in terms of who they are quarterback-wise, but our plan will be our plan, and we'll adjust."

When Daniels went down with a rib injury last week against the Carolina Panthers, Mariota went 18/23 for 205 yards and two touchdowns in relief.

Will Jayden Daniels Play in Week 8 vs. the Chicago Bears?

"Attempt to try to practice" is a phrase worth trying on your boss next time you're behind on a deadline.

Daniels didn't practice on Wednesday or Thursday and was limited on Friday. He'll be a game-time decision Sunday, per Washington head coach Dan Quinn.

If I had to guess? Daniels plays.

Regardless, Sunday's Week 8 clash between the Bears and Commanders projects to be an exciting battle at Northwest Stadium.

Will we see the dynamic matchup between Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels? Or will we be treated to a heaping serving of Marcus Mariota?

Time will tell. See you Sunday.

Bear Down.

This article first appeared on On Tap Sports Net and was syndicated with permission.

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