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Terry McLaurin Injury History & Updates

Basic StatsTerry McLaurin’s Basic Stats

Terry McLaurin
ADP: N/A
Bye: 14
Experience: 5
Age: 29.2
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 210
40 Time: 4.35
Speed Score: 114.60

SPARQx (Rank): 126.20 (95%)
Burst Score (Rank): 126.30 (75%)
Agility Score (Rank): 11.16 (61%)
Catch Radius (Rank): 10.15 (77%)

Injury PredictorTerry McLaurin's Injury Guide

Medium Risk

Chance of Injury in 2024

42.7%

% chance misses at least 2 quarters

Chance of Injury per Game

3.2%

1- 17√1-% Inj/Season

Projected Games Missed 2024

1.00

Durability

5.00

Ability to produce despire relatively minor injuries. 5 being most durable

Injury analysis powered by Draft Sharks Injury Guide, formerly SIP Logo

Injury History

Date League Injury Details
Sep 26, 2019 NFL Thigh Hamstring Sprain/Pull Unspecified Grade 1 McLaurin was a limited participant during Thursday's for Week 4 practice due to a hamstring injury. He missed the next game
Dec 22, 2019 NFL Head Cranial Concussion Grade 1 McLaurin developed concussion-like symptoms after the game. He was then placed in the league's concussion protocol and missed the next game
Nov 23, 2020 NFL Pedal Ankle (high) Sprain Grade 3 McLaurin was a limited participant in practice ahead of Week 13 game vs. the Cowboys with an ankle injury. He was active for that game
Dec 20, 2020 NFL Pedal Ankle (high) Sprain Grade 3 McLaurin suffered an ankle injury while making a catch in Week 15 game against Seattle. He missed the next game
Oct 15, 2021 NFL Thigh Hamstring Sprain/Pull Unspecified Grade 1 McLaurin injured his hamstring ahead of Week 6's matchup against the Chiefs. He was active in Week 6
Dec 12, 2021 NFL Head Cranial Concussion Grade 1 McLaurin suffered a concussion in Washington's loss to the Cowboys. He was good for the next game.
Aug 21, 2023 NFL Pedal Toe Turf Toe X-rays came back negative on McLaurin's toe. He played Week 1.

Basic StatsTerry McLaurin's Preseason Player Analysis

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Bottom Line

Since scoring 7 times as a rookie, McLaurin's TD counts have gone 4, 5, 5, 4.

It’s a lack of scoring that’s kept him from a fantasy WR1 breakout.

We’re not counting on a scoring surge this fall. But we’re intrigued by the arrival of Jayden Daniels, while Washington’s current pass-catching corps should afford another 120ish targets.

At bottom, McLaurin fits best as a mid-tier WR3.

What We Learned Last Year

  • McLaurin battled through a case of turf toe in August.
  • He returned for Week 1 and played alongside QB Sam Howell, who led the NFL in attempts.
  • The former Ohio State star saw 128 targets – good for a 22.2% target share.
    • An inefficient season followed. McLaurin tied or set career lows in TDs (4), yards per catch (12.7), and yards per route run (1.56).
  • The underwhelming season certainly trickled down to fantasy.
    • He finished as a top-15 WR only twice.
    • He ranked outside the top-36 WRs eight times.
  • On the positive side, McLaurin remained durable. He didn’t miss a game for the third straight season.

What to Expect in 2024

  • McLaurin returns for year six. He’s under contract for two more seasons.
  • Washington lost Curtis Samuel to free agency and replaced him with late-Round 3 rookie Luke McCaffrey.
    • McCaffrey is a convered QB who’s on the raw side. Most analysts expected him to be a Round 5-6 pick.
    • Samuel’s absence removes 91 targets from the ‘23 offense.
    • Washington added TEs Zach Ertz and rookie Ben Sinnott. Their presence doesn’t impact McLaurin’s role.
  • QB Jayden Daniels arrives as the second overall pick.
    • He’ll turn 24 in December and brings plenty of experience (55 starts).
    • He’s a top-tier athlete with the ability to extend plays – a theoretical benefit for McLaurin’s downfield upside.
    • Note: a healthy 22.7% of McLaurin’s 2023 targets came on deep balls (20+ air yards).
  • OC Kliff Kingsburry enters year one in Washington.
    • His Arizona offenses ranked 18th, 15th, 18th, and 4th in pass attempts.
    • Kingsburry’s units ranked 1st, 6th, 8th, and 6th in total WR target share. Volume shouldn’t be an issue for McLaurin.

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Curtis Samuel, WR BUF

1:02pm EDT 11/3/23

Curtis Samuel out for Week 9

Commanders WR Curtis Samuel (toe) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Patriots. He was replaced last week by WR Jamison Crowder, who caught all seven of his targets for 95 yards and a score. We wouldn’t go chasing that production. Samuel’s absence should mean a few extra targets to divvy between WR Terry McLaurin, WR Jahan Dotson, and TE Logan Thomas.

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Commanders WR Curtis Samuel (toe) did not practice on Wednesday. He didn't return to last week's game after hurting his toe and is in real danger of missing Sunday's game vs. the Patriots. Jamison Crowder replaced Samuel as Washington's primary slot receiver last week but would be a desperation fantasy play. Samuel's absence would likely mean more targets for WRs Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson.

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Commanders WR Terry McLaurin (toe) is not listed on the final Week 1 injury report. He practiced all week, including full practices on Thursday and Friday. So it looks like McLaurin will be ready to play his usual role vs. the Cardinals this weekend.

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Commanders WR Terry McLaurin (toe) was upgraded to full participation in Thursday's practice. He'll play vs. the Cardinals this weekend -- and will seemingly be at least close to 100%.

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Commanders WR Terry McLaurin (toe) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Getting on the field at all early in the week seemingly gives him a good shot to play vs. the Cardinals on Sunday. We'll track his progress over the next couple of days.

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