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Terry McLaurin on the Rise With Better Health and QB Back
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin returned from a hamstring injury to catch all four of his targets for 62 yards and a two-point conversion in the Week 5 tie to the division-rival New York Giants. McLaurin led the team in receiving yards in his return, but fellow wideout Stefon Diggs was sidelined by a hamstring injury of his own. It was not an eye-popping return by any means for the 31-year-old Scary Terry, but fantasy managers should be pleased to know that his arrow is pointing back up again now that he is healthy and that quarterback Jayden Daniels has returned from his dislocated left elbow. The Commanders do not have an easy task the next time out on Monday Night Football against the 5-0 San Francisco 49ers, but McLaurin could easily once again lead the team in receiving if Diggs misses another game. The two-time Pro Bowler and former third-rounder has 14 catches on 26 targets for 203 yards and a touchdown in his four games played so far in 2026. The biggest reason for McLaurin's uptick in value going into Week 6 is the return of Daniels.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Antonio Williams a Solid Depth Pickup at Wide Receiver
Washington Commanders rookie Antonio Williams caught all three of his targets in his team's 27-27 tie with the Giants in Week 5. He played 68% of snaps, which was second on the team at receiver behind only Treylon Burks. Stefon Diggs (hamstring) missed that contest, and Terry McLaurin was limited to 58% of snaps while playing through a hamstring injury of his own. With both veterans working through injuries, Williams could continue to step into a more expanded role. The third-round pick has 15 catches for 155 receiving yards and a touchdown in his five games and is a solid waiver wire option in deep leagues while he stays so involved and the Commanders focus on his development. He's still a high-risk starter in standard-sized leagues, but he can be rostered to help navigate bye weeks.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Terry McLaurin Will be Active But Could Be Limited
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (hamstring) will be active Sunday against the New York Giants, according to Mike Garafolo, who reported the news on ESPN's NFL Countdown. A full workload isn't guaranteed, however, with Garafolo suggesting McLaurin may be limited in his first game back. He missed last week's loss to Indianapolis and didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday before returning for a limited session Friday. McLaurin has 10 catches for 141 yards and a touchdown through three games. Washington will also be without Stefon Diggs (hamstring), while Jayden Daniels (elbow) returns as the starting quarterback.
Source: Mike Garafolo
Source: Mike Garafolo
Terry McLaurin Slightly Leaning Toward Playing in Week 5
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Week 5 and is expected to be a true game-time decision, according to John Keim of ESPN.com. Keim added that there is a "slight lean" toward McLaurin playing, but he made sure to reiterate that it was "just slight." In other words, his status in Week 5 will depend on how he feels during pregame warmups on Sunday morning. The Commanders would surely love to get McLaurin back from his one-week absence, as the Commanders are 1-3 and need to start getting all the wins they can get. Plus, the wide receiver's upside would get a boost with quarterback Jayden Daniels back in action. With that being said, Washington will also be smart and won't rush him back before he's ready. The 31-year-old would rank as a mid-range fantasy WR2 against the Giants if active. The team will confirm his status at 11:30 a.m. local time on Sunday.
Source: John Keim
Source: John Keim
Van Jefferson Added to 53-Man Roster with Teammate's Status in Doubt
The Washington Commanders have elevated wide receiver Van Jefferson from the practice squad to the 53-man roster ahead of Week 5 against the New York Giants. Jefferson's addition to the roster provides the Commanders with security in case Terry McLaurin (hamstring, questionable) can't suit up on Sunday. Any time a team calls up a player at a position where injuries are a factor, fantasy managers should take notice. This move certainly doesn't mean McLaurin's status is getting worse, but it also means he's far from a lock to play. It looks like he could be a game-time decision for the second week in a row, requiring fantasy managers to check back for a status update when the Commanders post their list of inactive players at 11:30 a.m. local time on Sunday. If McLaurin can't play, Jefferson would likely be active, but he's too far down the depth chart to have any real fantasy relevance. With Stefon Diggs (hamstring) already ruled out, McLaurin's absence would benefit Antonio Williams' fantasy outlook the most.
Source: Washington Commanders
Source: Washington Commanders
Antonio Williams Emerging as an Intriguing FLEX Option in Week 5
Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Antonio Williams could have had a much bigger day against the Colts in London, but an illegal shift penalty nullified an 86-yard catch-and-run touchdown. Williams ended with three catches for 21 yards on eight targets, but the rookie impressed yet again. Williams is in line to fill a larger role against the New York Giants, with Stefon Diggs (hamstring) out after running a season-high 73.2% of routes last week and Terry McLaurin (hamstring) out. McLaurin is a game-time decision to return in Week 5 versus the Giants, and if he can't go, Williams could step into a big role. Jayden Daniels (elbow) will also return for this game, which is a significant boost for the entire offense. The weather forecast calls for wet conditions, but Williams could still get plenty of volume depending on McLaurin's status, making him an even more intriguing play in Week 5. Williams ranks WR57 in PPR leagues on RotoBaller.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Treylon Burks a Deep League FLEX Option in Week 5
Washington Commanders wide receiver Treylon Burks saw his route-share tick up to a season-high 61% in Week 4, with Terry McLaurin (hamstring) sidelined, and he made the most of his opportunities despite catching passes from rookie third-stringer Athan Kaliakmanis for most of the game. Burks should have an expanded role as Stefon Diggs (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 5's game against the Giants. The former 2022 first-round pick caught one of his three targets for a 47-yard touchdown and now has back-to-back touchdown games for the first time in his career. Burks should maintain a relatively regular route share despite McLaurin returning, as Diggs will miss this week. The Giants have allowed the 16th-most PPR points per game to opposing wide receivers this season, and Burks still projects primarily as a deep league FLEX option.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Terry McLaurin Questionable Vs. the Giants, in WR2 Territory if Active for Week 5
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (hamstring) is listed as questionable and will be a game-time decision for Week 5 versus the New York Giants. McLaurin appeared on the injury report late in practice week ahead of Week 4 after missing a game with a hamstring injury, which is never a positive sign. McLaurin had his best game of the young season in Week 3 in a tough matchup against Seattle, catching six of nine targets for 77 yards and a touchdown. McLaurin's return would be much needed for a Washington offense that will also get its quarterback, Jayden Daniels (elbow), back in Week 5. The Giants have been a middle-of-the-road fantasy matchup for opposing wide receivers through four weeks, and with weather expected to be a factor in this game, McLaurin's Week 5 outlook is uncertain. McLaurin is currently ranked WR43 in PPR leagues on RotoBaller for Week 5, and if he can't go, rookie Antonio Williams would see a major bump.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Terry McLaurin Officially Questionable for Week 5
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (hamstring) is questionable to play in Week 5 against the division-rival New York Giants, according to the team's official website. McLaurin missed last week's loss to the Indianapolis Colts in London on Sunday, and he missed the first two practices of the week on Wednesday and Thursday. The good news for the 31-year-old veteran is that he returned to a limited practice on Friday and appears to be trending in the right direction. Head coach Dan Quinn told The Washington Post's Tashan Reed that McLaurin "looked good" on Friday. However, McLaurin could still be a game-time decision for the Commanders this weekend. The team ruled fellow receiver Stefon Diggs (hamstring) out, so if McLaurin misses a second straight game, Antonio Williams could be quarterback Jayden Daniels' top option through the air in a divisional battle in D.C. McLaurin will have added upside in fantasy if he makes his return against the G-Men with Diggs sidelined and Daniels returning under center. In his first three games in 2026, McLaurin has caught 10 of his 22 targets for 141 yards and one touchdown. UPDATE: ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that McLaurin will "most likely" be a game-time decision on Sunday.
Source: Commanders.com
Source: Commanders.com
Terry McLaurin "Looked Good" During Friday's Practice
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (hamstring) has missed the first two practices of the week while dealing with the hamstring injury that kept him out of the team's Week 4 loss to the Colts, but team senior writer Zach Selby said he was present Friday and "looked good." The Commanders will make a final injury designation for the two-time Pro Bowler later in the day, but McLaurin appears to be trending in the right direction for Sunday's Week 5 matchup with the Giants. Quarterback Jayden Daniels (elbow) has already been cleared to play, while fellow wideout Stefon Diggs (hamstring) has been ruled out with a hamstring injury of his own. If McLaurin can suit up and handle close to a full workload, he makes for a high-upside flex play as the top option in the receiving game.
Source: Zach Selby
Source: Zach Selby
Stefon Diggs Ruled Out for Week 5
Washington Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs (hamstring), who has been unable to practice this week while dealing with a hamstring injury, has been ruled out for the team's Week 5 matchup with the Giants. Diggs saw sporadic usage through the first half of a Week 4 loss to the Colts before finding more involvement in a pass-heavy second half, finishing the day with 35 yards on five receptions in a game missed by Terry McLaurin (hamstring). McLaurin, limited again this week by his own hamstring injury, reportedly looked good in his return to practice on Friday and is trending in the right direction to suit up on Sunday, along with quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Source: Zach Selby
Source: Zach Selby
Stefon Diggs Not Spotted at Friday's Practice
Washington Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs (hamstring) wasn't seen on the field during Friday's media viewing, according to Tashan Reed of The Washington Post. Diggs has been listed as a non-participant both days this week, although he did some work off to the side with athletic trainers Thursday. His availability for Sunday's matchup with the Giants is becoming a real concern. The veteran has caught 18 passes for 170 yards and three touchdowns through four games, but hasn't found the end zone since Week 2 and has totaled just 68 receiving yards over his last two outings. Terry McLaurin (hamstring) also missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, though he was spotted on the field Friday. Washington expects to have Jayden Daniels (elbow) back under center, but could be shorthanded at receiver. Diggs' official Friday designation has yet to be announced.
Source: Tashan Reed
Source: Tashan Reed
Terry McLaurin Makes First Appearance on Practice Field This Week
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (hamstring) was spotted on the practice field Friday for the first time this week, according to Tashan Reed of The Washington Post. McLaurin missed both Wednesday and Thursday's sessions, so his appearance is encouraging, although it's unclear whether he actually took part in drills. He suffered the injury during practice last Friday and wound up missing Washington's Week 4 loss to Indianapolis. McLaurin has 10 receptions for 141 yards and a touchdown through three games, with six of those catches coming against Seattle in Week 3. The Commanders are expecting Jayden Daniels (elbow) back under center Sunday against the Giants, but their receiving corps remains banged up. Stefon Diggs (hamstring) has also missed practice time this week. McLaurin's official Friday designation will be important in determining whether he has a chance to return this weekend.
Source: Tashan Reed
Source: Tashan Reed
Stefon Diggs Officially Listed as a Non-Participant in Practice on Thursday
Washington Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs (hamstring) is listed as a non-participant in practice for the second straight day on Thursday, per the team's official injury report. Earlier reports indicated that Diggs was spotted back on the practice field, but it appears the veteran wideout was unable to log an official practice as he battles a hamstring injury. Diggs has been productive through four games so far in 2026, recording 18 catches for 170 yards and three touchdowns on 31 targets. Fellow veteran Washington wideout Terry McLaurin (hamstring) has also yet to practice this week due to a hamstring issue, so the Commanders could be without their top two pass-catchers in Week 5 against the New York Giants. If both Diggs and McLaurin are unavailable, rookie wide receiver Antonio Williams could be poised for a major workload increase on Sunday.
Source: Washington Commanders
Source: Washington Commanders
Terry McLaurin Not Seen at Thursday's Practice
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (hamstring) was not out on the field on Thursday during warmups and the portion of practice open to the media, according to Tashan Reed of The Athletic. McLaurin also missed practice after not playing in the Week 4 blowout loss to the Indianapolis Colts in London on Sunday. If McLaurin goes down as a DNP for a second straight day this week, he will not be looking good to return this weekend when the team takes on the division-rival New York Giants at home on Sunday. Fellow receiver Stefon Diggs also missed practice on Wednesday, but his return to the field on Thursday suggests he might have a better chance to play this weekend. Washington's receiving corps is a little banged up going into Week 5 action, but the good news is starting quarterback Jayden Daniels should be back after dislocating his left elbow in the Week 2 loss to the division-rival Dallas Cowboys. As of right now, McLaurin is on the wrong side of questionable to face the Giants. In three games so far in 2026, McLaurin has 10 catches on 22 targets for 141 yards and one touchdown.
Source: The Athletic - Tashan Reed
Source: The Athletic - Tashan Reed
