Terry McLaurin is once again making headlines after a concerning setback that has fantasy football managers on edge. The Commanders’ star wideout returned to practice this week, but lingering questions remain about his readiness for Sunday. His potential return could reshape Washington’s passing attack and plenty of fantasy lineups.
Still, whispers around the facility suggest there’s more to this story than meets the eye.
Terry McLaurin Injury Update
McLaurin returned to the field for the Washington Commanders in Week 8 after missing time with a quad injury. Unfortunately, McLaurin aggravated the injury in that game and has not played since.
The veteran receiver practiced on Monday (it was more of a walk-through), which puts McLaurin on track to return on Sunday.
— PFSN Fantasy Football Analyst Dan Fornek
McLaurin Fantasy Outlook
McLaurin (quad) has appeared in just one game since Week 3, but he traveled with the Commanders to Madrid in Week 11 ahead of the bye, and that has all signs pointing to a return to action this week.
Imagine going back to work after a fight with the flu and being told that the staff is running a 5K at lunch as a team-building activity.
That’s how I imagine McLaurin feeling when looking at the schedule and seeing the Broncos as his potential return spot.
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What’s his role in this Marcus Mariota offense? How can they move the ball through the air if the ground game doesn’t threaten anyone? Will Denver be on offense for 35+ minutes in this spot?
For me, there are far more questions than answers in the McLaurin profile. Should he return this weekend? I think there’s a decent chance he is the WR1 in this offense moving forward and maybe a viable PPR flex, but I’m waiting past this week and asking him to prove his health before assuming it.
— PFSN Fantasy Football Analyst Kyle Soppe