Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels started Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears despite a rib injury.

Daniels was listed as questionable to play, and the Commanders waited to see how he felt during pregame warmups on Sunday before deciding he could start.

Daniels did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, but was a limited participant Friday and went through Washington’s walk-through practice Saturday.

Daniels injured his rib on his first action after a scrimmage during Sunday’s win over the Carolina Panthers. He was replaced by Marcus Mariota, who completed 18 of 23 passes for 205 yards and two touchdowns.

With Daniels playing, Sunday’s matchup represents a battle between the respective No. 1 and No. 2 picks in the 2024 draft: Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams and Daniels.

Daniels would recognize the importance and significance of a matchup against Williams, as well as what the matchup will mean for Washington’s season. The Commanders (5-2) enter Sunday in first place in the NFC East, a half-game ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles (4-2).

“He would want to play if he was missing his right leg,” a team official told ESPN.

ESPN’s John Keim contributed to this report.