<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-terry-mclaurin-exits-mnf-chiefs-apparent-injury');   ga('set', 'title', 'Terry McLaurin exits MNF vs. Chiefs with apparent injury');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Terry-McLaurin_5b8c6c.jpg"><figcaption>Geoff Burke-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Terry McLaurin exits MNF vs. Chiefs with apparent injury</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-27T21:15:06-07:00">October 27th, 9:15pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-27T21:35:03-07:00">October 27th, 9:35pm</time><address><a>Mike Gianakos</a>Mike Gianakos is a veteran editor and writer for print and digital media. He also created and oversaw video and event production departments for legacy media brands. Mike is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Washington Commanders squared off against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football in Week 8. Washington got star receiver Terry McLaurin back from a four-week injury absence on Monday. And the two-time Pro Bowler made an immediate impact with an <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-terry-mclaurin-unreal-toe-tap-td-ties-chiefs-clash-mnf">incredible toe tap touchdown</a> that tied the game just before halftime.</p><p>However, the Chiefs poured it on in the second half with back-to-back third quarter touchdowns. And Patrick Mahomes tossed his third TD pass of the game midway through the fourth quarter. The Commanders’ chances of a comeback then took a major hit when McLaurin left the game.</p><p>Washington’s top wideout was seen on the sideline in the fourth quarter with his helmet on but he didn’t take the field with the offense. He was <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1983003838937456934" rel="noopener">deemed questionable</a> to return after apparently re-aggravating his quad injury, per Ian Rapoport. McLaurin would not return to the field.</p><h2><b>Commanders lose Terry McLaurin during MNF loss to Chiefs</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Terry-McLaurin-2.jpg"><figcaption>Bill Streicher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>This is obviously the last thing Commanders fans wanted to see. McLaurin suffered a quad injury back in Week 3. He <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-terry-mclaurin-avoid-being-ir">avoided the IR</a> but missed the next four games. The veteran wideout was finally cleared to play against the Chiefs in Week 8 but now his status is uncertain moving forward.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-washington-defeat-chiefs-jayden-daniels-injury">Commanders were missing Jayden Daniels</a> for the Monday Night Football matchup. But McLaurin looked sharp with backup Marcus Mariota under center. He made a sensational catch in the end zone that was ruled a touchdown after a replay review. And he also had a terrific grab on the sideline, exhibiting mind-blowing body control.</p><p>McLaurin’s night ended with three receptions for 54 yards and the touchdown. It’s possible that the lopsided score in the fourth quarter contributed to the Commanders’ decision to keep him off the field. The Chiefs went on to win 28-7.</p><p>Washington has now lost three straight games as injuries have taken a toll. The team plays the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday Night Football in Week 9. The Commanders hope to get healthy and back on track in the prime time conference showdown.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Terry McLaurin exits MNF vs. Chiefs with apparent injury

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-terry-mclaurin-unreal-toe-tap-td-ties-chiefs-clash-mnf');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders star Terry McLaurin’s unreal toe-tap TD ties Chiefs clash on MNF');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Terry-McLaurins-unreal-toe-tap-TD-ties-Chiefs-clash-on-MNF.jpg"><figcaption>Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Commanders star Terry McLaurin’s unreal toe-tap TD ties Chiefs clash on MNF</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-27T18:54:03-07:00">October 27th, 6:54pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-27T18:54:03-07:00">October 27th, 6:54pm</time><address><a>Richard Pereira</a>Richard Pereira joined ClutchPoints in January 2025 as an Associate Editor. He earned his degree from Florida Atlantic University in 2023 and has been covering the school's athletic programs since 2020, having served as a Sports Editor at the FAU University Press. He was granted the unique opportunity to report on the men's basketball team's journey to the Final Four in Houston for FAU Owls Nest during March Madness, consistently striving to grow as a sports journalist.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Terry McLaurin made a strong return to the field by scoring a touchdown in the Washington <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-terry-mclaurin-deebo-samuel-week-8-injury-updates">Commanders’ matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs</a> on Monday night.</p><p>McLaurin suffered a quad injury in Week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders that kept him on the sidelines for four consecutive weeks. It wasn’t until Week 8 where the star receiver finally made a full recovery to return to the field for the Washington offense.</p><p>Washington entered the matchup having lost its last two games. They are also without star quarterback Jayden Daniels, who suffered a minor hamstring injury last week.</p><p>McLaurin helped Washington compete despite that limitation. In the final minutes of the second quarter, he <a href="https://x.com/brgridiron/status/1982982056834379883" rel="noopener">caught an amazing 11-yard floater pass</a> from Marcus Mariota while tip-toeing his way in the end zone for the touchdown.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">MARIOTA FLOATER. MCLAURIN TOE-TAP TD. 🤯</p><p>ABSOLUTE PERFECTION</p><p>(via: <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFL</a>)<a href="https://t.co/1AKqNVfYcK">pic.twitter.com/1AKqNVfYcK</a></p><p>— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) <a href="https://twitter.com/brgridiron/status/1982982056834379883?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><h2><b>How Terry McLaurin, Commanders played in 1st half vs Chiefs</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Terry-McLaurins-unreal-toe-tap-TD-ties-Chiefs-clash-on-MNF-2.jpg"><figcaption>Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>It was a great touchdown for Terry McLaurin to score against the Chiefs, which turned out to be his first of the season. It came at a great time as the Commanders are even at seven apiece against Kansas City.</p><p>Washington’s defense has been excellent at keeping the Chiefs’ offense in check, especially Patrick Mahomes. They got two interceptions off of the star quarterback, making life difficult for him and his teammates.</p><p>Marcus Mariota has been effective while Jayden Daniels recovers from his injury. He has completed 14 passes out of 17 attempts for 155 yards and a touchdown and an interception. He also added 22 yards on the ground after six rushes.</p><p>Jacory Croskey-Merritt has seven rushes for 18 yards at the moment. Jeremy McNichols leads the receiving attack with three catches for 52 yards. Luke McCaffrey came next with two receptions for 26 yards, Zach Ertz has three receptions for 11 yards, while Deebo Samuel caught three catches for 11 yards.</p><p>After this matchup, the Commanders will prepare for their next contest. They will be at home when they host the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 2 at 8:20 p.m. ET.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders star Terry McLaurin’s unreal toe-tap TD ties Chiefs clash on MNF

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-terry-mclaurin-deebo-samuel-week-8-injury-updates');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders’ latest injury update confirms Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel’s Week 8 statuses');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Commanders-2.jpg"><figcaption>Bill Streicher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Commanders’ latest injury update confirms Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel’s Week 8 statuses</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-25T11:30:05-07:00">October 25th, 11:30am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-25T11:30:05-07:00">October 25th, 11:30am</time><address><a>Sterling Bennett</a>Sterling Bennett is a seasoned sports journalist and writer, specializing in in-depth coverage of the NFL and NCAA Football. With over half a decade of experience in sports media, Sterling combines insider knowledge, sharp analysis, and a passionate voice to deliver engaging content that resonates with fans. His work is known for its clarity, credibility, and ability to break down complex football narratives into compelling stories.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Reinforcements are on the way for the Washington Commanders ahead of their Week 8 <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-bold-predictions-week-8-clash-chiefs" rel="noopener">Monday Night Football bout </a>vs. the Kansas City Chiefs. Although Washington will rely on <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-washington-defeat-chiefs-jayden-daniels-injury" rel="noopener">backup quarterback Marcus Mariota</a> to lead the way, the team is <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1982119938799104426" rel="noopener">getting back wide receivers</a> Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. </p><p>McLaurin missed the last four weeks after suffering a quad injury in Week 3. In his absence, the Commanders totaled a 1-3 record, dropping below .500 and to third place in the NFC East. McLaurin did not start the year as his normally impactful self, snagging just 10 receptions for 149 yards and zero touchdowns before his injury. However, after signing a new three-year, $96 million contract extension during the offseason, McLaurin expects to be a primary focus of Washington’s passing attack upon his return. </p><p>His counterpart, Samuel, has been Washington’s top receiver this season with McLaurin on the sideline. Yet, a heel injury hindered the Pro Bowl wideout for the last three weeks. Samuel played through the injury for two weeks, amassing 12 receptions on 16 targets for 111 yards and a touchdown, but was unable to suit up in a 44-22 Week 7 loss against the Dallas Cowboys.</p><p>Week 8 marks the first time the Commanders will have McLaurin and Samuel sharing the field since Week 3, when they combined for 103 scrimmage yards and helped lead the offense to a 41-point performance vs. the Las Vegas Raiders. With the two veteran receivers on the field, Washington is 2-1 and outscoring opponents 80 to 57. </p><p>The Commanders are looking for McLaurin and Samuel’s return to spark their offense after failing to score more than 25 points in each of the last two weeks. Their return becomes even more pressing, knowing the Chiefs are riding high after a dominant defensive shutout win against the Raiders and allowed 17 points to the Detroit Lions’ third-highest scoring offense. </p><p>Taking down Kansas City will be tough, but with McLaurin and Samuel back, winning becomes a higher probability for the Commanders. </p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders’ latest injury update confirms Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel’s Week 8 statuses

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-terry-mclaurin-deebo-samuel-on-track-for-week-8-vs-chiefs');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders WRs Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel ‘on track’ to play in Week 8 vs. Chiefs');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Terry-McLaurin-Deebo-Samuel-on-track-to-play-in-Week-8-vs-Chiefs.jpg"><figcaption>Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Commanders WRs Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel ‘on track’ to play in Week 8 vs. Chiefs</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-24T14:24:11-07:00">October 24th, 2:24pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-24T14:24:11-07:00">October 24th, 2:24pm</time><address><a href="https://www.facebook.com/chris.spiering.3" rel="facebook">Chris Spiering</a>Chris Spiering graduated from the University of San Diego with a Communication Studies Degree. He spent his final year as the Sports Editor for the USDVista newspaper. Chris used to manage the betting team at ClutchPoints and now contributes about the NFL, MLB, NCAA Sports, and NBA, but he follows most sports, including NCAA Basketball. Chris also covers San Diego State men's basketball for East Village Times.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Washington Commanders are getting great news ahead of a big-time Monday Night Football matchup against the surging Kansas City Chiefs.</p><p>Just when we all thought the Chiefs’ reign might be over, it seems that they have found a resurgence and are alive and back to killing football teams. The Chiefs are 4-3 on the season, winning four of their last five games. This shows the importance of this game for the Commanders.</p><p>Understanding that, the Commanders are making sure their two-star receivers will be available to play in this game. Terry McLaurin could <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1981813666183090378" rel="noopener">return to action</a> for the first time since Week 3.</p><p>“WRs Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel Sr. were full participants in practice again today and are on track to return to action Monday night at Kansas City.”</p><p>They were both <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-terry-mclaurin-deebo-samuel-participants-thursday-practice">full participants on Thursday</a> as well. However, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-washington-defeat-chiefs-jayden-daniels-injury">Jayden Daniels won’t be playing</a>. Marcus Mariota will once again start for the Commanders, taking on a Chiefs team that he has played against before. Mariota is 1-1 on the season, taking down his former Las Vegas Raiders team and losing to the Atlanta Falcons, who he also played for. The veteran quarterback replaced Daniels against the Cowboys and finished the game going 4-10 for 63 yards, throwing one interception.</p><p>Head coach <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-dan-quinn-hopes-to-have-jayden-daniels-back-in-week-9">Dan Quinn expects Daniels back for Week 9</a> against the Seattle Seahawks. Daniels is using this week to focus on rehab, and this should allow him to be healthy for another important contest. Washington cannot afford to let their season unravel after an impressive NFC Championship run last season.</p><p>This is a great time for Scary Terry to return. The offense has a chance to flourish in the passing game with him, Samuel Jr, Luke McCaffrey, and Zach Ertz. Ertz has four touchdowns on the season while McCaffrey has three. Only Samuel and Chris Moore have scored receiving touchdowns.</p><p>A win for the Commanders against the Chiefs would see their record back to .500, with nine games to play.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders WRs Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel ‘on track’ to play in Week 8 vs. Chiefs

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-terry-mclaurin-deebo-samuel-participants-thursday-practice');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders’ Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel full participants in Thursday practice');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Washington-Commanders-WR-Terry-McLaurin_96a9bb.jpg"><figcaption>Amber Searls-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Commanders’ Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel full participants in Thursday practice</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-23T14:09:37-07:00">October 23rd, 2:09pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-23T14:13:58-07:00">October 23rd, 2:13pm</time><address><a href="https://matthew516sports.substack.com/">Douglas Fritz</a>Douglas Fritz has been writing about sports for almost four decades and publishes a Christian sports newsletter and podcast on Substack at Matthew516Sports. He started as a reporter for the student newspaper at East Tennessee State University, worked his way up to Editor-In-Chief, and began his sports writing career at the Johnson City Press daily newspaper while still in college. During 30-plus years at the Press, he covered University of Tennessee football, men's and women's basketball, ETSU athletics, and high school athletics. Among the people he has interviewed are Dale Murphy, Bobby Cox, John Smoltz, and Bruce Smith. He is also a Christian-based screenwriter (five feature-length and one short), book writer (three completed manuscripts and one novel), and songwriter.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>If the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-bold-predictions-week-8-clash-chiefs">Washington Commanders are going to have a chance</a> against the Chiefs, they will need to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/how-commanders-shock-chiefs-week-8-without-jayden-daniels">have several things fall into place</a>. And one step in that direction was the news that Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel <a href="https://x.com/Commanders/status/1981450558213902354" rel="noopener">were full participants</a> in Thursday’s practice, according to a post on X by the Washington Commanders.</p><p>That’s a big thing because backup quarterback Marcus Mariota will once again become the starter with Jayden Daniels ruled out for the contest.</p><h2><b>Commanders get key receivers back in the mix</b></h2><p>It’s not a guarantee they will play, but it sure looks a lot better than it did at this time last week.</p><p>Samuel said his heel injury <a href="https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/terry-mclaurin-and-deebo-samuel-return-to-practice-for-the-commanders/article_62f7a842-d5f2-5062-9620-cf54f1db3506.html" rel="noopener">has gotten better</a>, according to thestar.com.</p><p>“[It was] kind of nagging a little bit last week, [but] not an issue [on Thursday],” Samuel said.</p><p>Getting McLaurin back is important. He hadn’t missed a game in almost five years before this extended absence. Missing training camp to force a contract extension worked out well for McLaurin, but he has hurt the team with his absence — and some have said missing the preseason stuff made McLaurin more susceptible to this type of setback.</p><p>The absence of Daniels means the Commanders might have <a href="https://www.wusa9.com/article/sports/nfl/washington-commanders/dan-quinn-plan-identity-crisis-chiefs-week-8/65-8d7571cc-c129-4b7a-8629-81ad99e54230" rel="noopener">to pull strings,</a> but not too many, according to wusa9.com.</p><p>“I think for somebody watching to know it can get complex, too many plays, too much scheming, and that’s the nature of our game,” head coach Dan Quinn said. “But it also means I don’t want any hesitation. And make sure this is what we need to do. This is how we’re going to go about doing it. Sometimes, doing a little bit less, it allows your focus to get sharper. And sometimes we don’t want it to broaden. We want it to bring it in even tighter. And I think that’s what you and the fans will see from us on Monday night.”</p><p>If Samuel and McLaurin are both available Monday night, perhaps it will give Mariota a fighting chance to lead his team to the upset win.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders’ Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel full participants in Thursday practice

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-deebo-samuel-terry-mclaurin-injury-updates-catch-chiefs-attention');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders’ Deebo Samuel, Terry McLaurin injury updates will catch Chiefs’ attention');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Terry-McLaurin.jpg"><figcaption>Amber Searls-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Commanders’ Deebo Samuel, Terry McLaurin injury updates will catch Chiefs’ attention</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-21T21:05:20-07:00">October 21st, 9:05pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-21T21:05:20-07:00">October 21st, 9:05pm</time><address><a>Dan Fappiano</a>Dan Fappiano is a Connecticut-based sports journalist with over five years of professional experience. After graduating from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism, he has covered every sport from fencing to football in the online and print medium. Dan hopes to see his beloved Bears win a Super Bowl someday.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Marred <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-most-blame-blowout-loss-cowboys-week-7-2025">in a two-game losing streak</a>, the Washington Commanders will now face the daunted task of taking on the Kansas City Chiefs. However, there might be two crucial reinforcements headed Washington’s way.</p><p>Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said <a href="https://x.com/NickiJhabvala/status/1980812001879421386" rel="noopener">he expects both</a> Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel to have a full week of practice and be ready to play on Monday Night Football, via Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic. More specifically, Quinn said that Samuel (heel) and McLaurin (quad) are “trending up.”</p><p>Samuel has been dealing with his heel injury ever since Week 4. However, he was able to suit up every game before Week 7. Getting him back in the lineup gives the Commanders a dynamic tool to work with on offense. Thus far in his Washington debut, Samuel has made 34 receptions for 315 yards and three touchdowns. He has even added a rushing touchdown.</p><p>McLaurin’s quad injury has kept him out since Week 3. The Commanders’ WR1 since his arrival to the team, getting their top wide receiver back will be imperative for consistent offensive success. Before going down with his injury, McLaurin made 10 receptions for 149 scoreless yards.</p><p>On top of their wide receiver injuries, the Commanders are also paying close attention to quarterback Jayden Daniels’ hamstring. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-jayden-daniels-hamstring-injury-not-significant">Quinn said he doesn’t think it’s a serious injury</a>. Still, Washington knows how important the quarterback is to their roster.</p><p>If Daniels, Samuel and McLaurin all play against the Chiefs though, the Commanders will have an easier path towards success. Fans will keep a close eye on Washington’s injury reports throughout the week.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders’ Deebo Samuel, Terry McLaurin injury updates will catch Chiefs’ attention

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-3-players-deebo-samuel-terry-mclaurin-out-injury');   ga('set', 'title', '3 Commanders players to watch with Deebo Samuel, Terry McLaurin out with injuries');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_1171.jpeg"><figcaption>Peter Casey-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>3 Commanders players to watch with Deebo Samuel, Terry McLaurin out with injuries</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-18T15:47:23-07:00">October 18th, 3:47pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-18T15:47:23-07:00">October 18th, 3:47pm</time><address><a href="https://pucksandpalms.com">Colby Guy</a>Colby Guy is an Associate Editor covering the NFL and College Football for ClutchPoints. He previously covered hockey for various outlets, including the Associated Press, The Hockey News and The Palm Beach Post.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders will be leaning on a whole new cast of wide receivers on Sunday afternoon against the Dallas Cowboys. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-deebo-samuel-injury-status-cowboys">Deebo Samuel will be out with a heel injury</a>, and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-terry-mclaurin-out-vs-cowboys-in-week-7">Terry McLaurin will miss his fourth consecutive game</a> with a quad injury when the Commanders head to Dallas for their Week 7 game.</p><p>With the Commanders missing a combined 450-plus receiving yards between the two star wideouts, Daniels <a href="https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1979617680463405525" rel="noopener">will need to get creative</a> when it comes to who he has to pass the ball to.</p><p>Three players that the star second-year quarterback can look to are Luke McCaffery, Jaylin Lane, and Chris Moore, according to NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo.</p><p>“Luke McCaffrey has two catches for 83 yards over the last two games,” Garafolo wrote. “Big-play ability for the Commanders, but will see a higher volume of targets tomorrow (he has 10 in 6 games) with Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel, and Noah Brown out. Jaylin Lane and Chris Moore also to get looks.”</p><p>McCaffery has already made an impression over the previous two games heading into Week 7, hauling in two catches for 83 yards and a touchdown. The Rice standout has shown big-play ability throughout the start of the 2025 season, catching eight passes for 179 yards and three touchdowns on 10 targets.</p><p>The younger brother of star San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffery is expected to receive a larger share of the targets in Sunday’s game against the Cowboys, per Garafolo.</p><p>Moore emerged on Washington’s roster after not playing a single game in 2024. The 32-year-old Cincinnati product has six catches for 105 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets in five games played in 2025. He last played for the Tennessee Titans in 2023, hauling in 22 catches on 35 targets and racking up 424 receiving yards and no touchdowns.</p><p>Lane has seven catches for 82 yards in his debut season out of Virginia Tech. Washington’s fourth-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft caught 38 passes for 466 yards and two touchdowns in his final season with the Hokies in 2025. He peaked in 2023, when he racked up 940 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 69 receptions in his last year with Middle Tennessee State University in 2023 before he made the transfer to Virginia Tech that winter.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

3 Commanders players to watch with Deebo Samuel, Terry McLaurin out with injuries

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-terry-mclaurin-out-vs-cowboys-in-week-7');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders’ Terry McLaurin out vs. Cowboys in Week 7');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Terry-McLaurin-during-a-game-in-2025.jpg"><figcaption>Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Commanders’ Terry McLaurin out vs. Cowboys in Week 7</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-17T09:31:15-07:00">October 17th, 9:31am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-17T09:56:16-07:00">October 17th, 9:56am</time><address><a>Zachary Weinberger</a>Zachary Weinberger joined ClutchPoints in October 2023 as a Miami Heat reporter as well as an Associate Editor. He graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2022 after covering the school's athletic programs since his freshman year at the FAU University Press, where he was a Sports Editor and Editor-in-Chief. He then covered FAU Sports for The Palm Beach Post.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As fans had been wondering about the<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-terry-mclaurins-injury-return-marred-fellow-wr-ir"> injury return of Washington Commanders star Terry McLaurin</a>, they will have to wait a little longer as his status has been revealed. With the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-terry-mclaurin-not-at-practice-ahead-of-cowboys-matchup">Commanders’ wide receiver missing practice on Thursday</a>, he will now miss Sunday’s crucial game against the Dallas Cowboys, which will make it his fourth straight missed contest.</p><p>The news would be relayed by NFL insider Ian Rapoport, who reported that Washington head coach Dan Quinn told the media on Friday about McLaurin’s <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1979220664188899585" rel="noopener">upcoming absence for Sunday’s outing.</a></p><p>“Commanders coach Dan Quinn tells reporters that WR Terry McLaurin is out for Sunday,” Rapoport wrote on X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>It jas no doubt been a frustrating season for McLaurin thus far, mostly due to the inability to stay on the field with the quadriceps injury. This past week of practice encompassed the frustration as, despite returning to practice on Wednesday, leading some to believe that he would return for the matchup against the Cowboys, he would miss Thursday’s session, leading to Quinn’s announcement on Friday.</p><p>McLaurin has only played three games this season, where he has caught 10 passes for 149 yards and zero touchdown receptions.</p><h2><b>Commanders’ Terry McLaurin was supposed to practice more this week</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Commanders-2.jpg"><figcaption>Bill Streicher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>While the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-washington-expected-to-add-wr-treylon-burks">Commanders are expected to add help to the wide receiver room</a> with the injuries to not just McLaurin, but also Deebo Samuel, and others, there is no denying the disappointment with the star’s quad injury. Quinn would say on Wednesday that McLaurin would practice in the week, though mentioning he and the coaching staff are looking for a <a href="https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/commanders/2025/10/15/washington-commanders-latest-terry-mclaurin/86717453007/" rel="noopener">“better sense”</a> of where he is at in the current moment.</p><p>“He’ll practice this week, and I’ll have a better sense where we’re going because today is going to be more at a jog through pace where we’re not full speed up and going, but that’ll be more as we get into tomorrow,” Quinn said, according to Commanders Wire. “But, I’ll have a better assessment after we go through, like, some full speed, you know, routes and movements to see where he is at. But I’m excited where he is trending.”</p><p>The team definitely got a better sense, being that McLaurin has to be out another game, as Washington currently has a 3-3 record, looking to beat their divisional rivals in the Cowboys, on Sunday.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders’ Terry McLaurin out vs. Cowboys in Week 7

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-terry-mclaurin-not-at-practice-ahead-of-cowboys-matchup');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders’ Terry McLaurin not at practice ahead of Cowboys matchup');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Commanders-WR-Terry-McLaurin.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Commanders’ Terry McLaurin not at practice ahead of Cowboys matchup</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-16T11:35:28-07:00">October 16th, 11:35am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-16T12:48:45-07:00">October 16th, 12:48pm</time><address><a>Yago Antunes</a>Yago Antunes is a Brazilian journalist and writer with experience covering esports, the NFL, NBA, and soccer. He has contributed to online outlets and reported on major international tournaments, building a strong background in sports journalism and digital media while displaying his passion about storytelling and sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Washington Commanders entered Week 7 hoping for some good news on the injury front, but Wednesday brought more uncertainty. Just days after it was reported that star wide receiver <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-terry-mclaurins-injury-return-marred-fellow-wr-ir">Terry McLaurin was expected to return to practice</a>, new developments suggest that his comeback may not be imminent after all.</p><p>McLaurin, who has missed the team’s past three games with a quadriceps injury, <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1978889401116623330" rel="noopener">was not present at Thursday’s practice ahead of Sunday’s crucial</a> NFC East clash against the Dallas Cowboys, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.</p><p>The update marks a disappointing twist for Washington, which had been counting on McLaurin’s return to spark an offense that has struggled without its top playmaker.</p><p>McLaurin initially appeared close to a return after participating in light workouts last week, but his continued absence raises concern about a possible setback. Head coach Dan Quinn has emphasized patience, insisting that the team will not rush him back before he’s fully ready.</p><p>“We want Terry right, not just available,” Quinn said earlier this week. “He’s a leader on and off the field, and we’ll do what’s best for him and the team long term.”</p><p>Without McLaurin, the Commanders’ passing game has lacked rhythm and explosiveness. Through three appearances this season, McLaurin has 10 catches for 149 yards, modest numbers by his standards, but his impact extends beyond the stat sheet. His ability to draw coverage opens space for the rest of Washington’s receivers, a luxury that rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has sorely missed.</p><p>Compounding Washington’s offensive woes, fellow wideout <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-terry-mclaurin-returns-practice-deebo-samuel-out">Noah Brown was placed on injured reserve earlier in the week</a> due to a groin injury, further thinning the team’s receiving corps. Meanwhile, veteran Deebo Samuel, who joined the Commanders this offseason, continues to battle a heel issue and was also held out of Wednesday’s session.</p><p>Washington’s Week 7 matchup against Dallas looms large. At 3-3, the Commanders need a win to stay competitive in the NFC East. The Cowboys’ defense has been inconsistent, presenting a rare opportunity for Daniels and the offense, but that chance could slip away if McLaurin remains sidelined.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders’ Terry McLaurin not at practice ahead of Cowboys matchup

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-terry-mclaurin-returns-practice-deebo-samuel-out');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders’ Terry McLaurin returns to practice, Deebo Samuel out');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Commanders-2.jpg"><figcaption>Bill Streicher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Commanders’ Terry McLaurin returns to practice, Deebo Samuel out</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-15T13:39:32-07:00">October 15th, 1:39pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-15T13:39:32-07:00">October 15th, 1:39pm</time><address><a>Yago Antunes</a>Yago Antunes is a Brazilian journalist and writer with experience covering esports, the NFL, NBA, and soccer. He has contributed to online outlets and reported on major international tournaments, building a strong background in sports journalism and digital media while displaying his passion about storytelling and sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>When a video of <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-deebo-samuel-transformation-injury-plagued-2024">Deebo Samuel running routes in practice went viral earlier this year</a>, fans criticized him for supposedly gaining weight over the offseason. However, according to the Washington Commanders receiver, that couldn’t be further from the truth.</p><p>Entering training camp in August, Samuel was at 220 pounds with roughly nine percent body fat, per The Athletic. Head coach Dan Quinn praised his dedication both “on the field and from the neck up,” noting that Samuel worked hard to regain top form after an injury-plagued 2024 season.</p><p>Now, ahead of Washington’s Week 7 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, Samuel’s momentum has been halted once again. The Commanders listed him as a non-participant in Wednesday’s practice due to a heel injury.</p><p>On the brighter side, star wide receiver Terry McLaurin <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1978552265540550846" rel="noopener">returned to practice after missing three games</a> with a quadriceps issue and was listed as “limited,” per Adam Schefter.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Terry McLaurin returned today to practice and was listed as limited. <a href="https://t.co/dymbG6thuL">pic.twitter.com/dymbG6thuL</a></p><p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1978552265540550846?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 15, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-terry-mclaurins-injury-return-marred-fellow-wr-ir">McLaurin’s return is a major boost for a Washington offense</a> that has struggled to move the ball consistently. Head coach Dan Quinn believes his presence could help reestablish rhythm for rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.</p><p>“Getting Terry back would be huge,” Quinn said. “He’s one of those guys who sets the tone early and helps us find our rhythm.”</p><p>According to the Commanders’ injury report, several veterans, including Daron Payne, Von Miller, and Zach Ertz, were given rest days. Running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. sat out with a calf injury, while guard Sam Cosmi, quarterback Jayden Daniels, and cornerback Jonathan Jones were full participants.</p><p>With Noah Brown on injured reserve and Samuel still sidelined, McLaurin’s return could not come at a better time. The Commanders face a vulnerable Cowboys defense in a crucial NFC East showdown on Sunday.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders’ Terry McLaurin returns to practice, Deebo Samuel out

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-terry-mclaurins-injury-return-marred-fellow-wr-ir');   ga('set', 'title', 'Terry McLaurin’s imminent injury return marred by fellow WR going on IR');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Commanders-news-Terry-McLaurin-not-happy-contract-drama-lingers.jpg"><figcaption>© Bill Streicher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Terry McLaurin’s imminent injury return marred by fellow WR going on IR</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-15T10:35:11-07:00">October 15th, 10:35am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-15T10:36:37-07:00">October 15th, 10:36am</time><address><a>Ben Strauss</a>Ben Strauss is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a die-hard NFL fan who cheers for the Detroit Lions. He has previously written fantasy football content for IDPGuys and ImportantNonsense.com.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Washington <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-most-to-blame-for-last-second-loss-to-bears-on-mnf">Commanders are reeling after Monday’s brutal loss</a>. Washington fell 25-24 against Chicago on a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/chicago-bears/bears-news-jake-moody-heartfelt-reaction-mnf-heroics-commanders">last-second field goal by kicker Jake Moody</a>. Thankfully the Commanders got some positive injury news that could help get them back in the win column in Week 7.</p><p>Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1978499439577722989" rel="noopener">will return to practice</a> on Wednesday, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.</p><p>McLaurin missed the past three games because of a quadriceps injury. He was <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-rumors-terry-mclaurin-return-cowboys">expected to return in Week 7 against the Cowboys</a> and his return to practice reinforces that belief.</p><p>Unfortunately, it is not all good news coming out of Washington.</p><p>The Commanders placed fellow wide receiver Noah Brown on injured reserve, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. That means that Brown will miss at least the next four games.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-terry-mclaurin-noah-brown-ruled-out-vs-bears">Brown did not play in Week 6</a> because of a groin injury. It seems that his injury is serious enough that he’ll need some multiple weeks to recover.</p><p>Hopefully the return of McLaurin can get Washington’s offense headed in the right direction.</p><h2>Will the return of Terry McLaurin improve the Commanders’ ailing offense?</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Terry-McLaurin.jpg"><figcaption>Tim Heitman-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Commanders have struggled to move the ball on offense without McLaurin. His return should offer some stability for Washington’s offense.</p><p>McLaurin has yet to look like himself in 2025. He has 10 receptions for 149 yards in three games this season. The Commanders dominated with their running game early in the season, which explains McLaurin’s lackluster stats.</p><p>Fortunately, Washington has a great matchup against Dallas coming up in Week 7. They are the perfect get-right opponent <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-news-stephen-a-smith-blasts-defense-considered-soft">considering their recent defensive struggles</a>.</p><p>Perhaps the biggest benefit of getting McLaurin back is increasing the pace of Washington’s offense. Head coach Dan <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-dan-quinn-team-deserved-brutal-loss-bears">Quinn acknowledged that his team is too slow</a> at the beginning of games, which he felt contributed to their loss on Monday night.</p><p>“We’ve continued that slow start, and we’ve become way too accustomed to digging ourselves out of holes,” Quinn said.</p><p>The Commanders can get themselves back above .500 with a win on Sunday. It will be fascinating to see how big of a role McLaurin plays, assuming he doesn’t encounter a setback during practice this week.</p><p>Commanders at Cowboys kicks off at 4:25PM ET on Sunday.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Terry McLaurin’s imminent injury return marred by fellow WR going on IR

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-rumors-terry-mclaurin-return-cowboys');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders rumors: Terry McLaurin tracking toward injury return vs. Cowboys');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Commanders-1.jpg"><figcaption>Amber Searls-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Commanders rumors: Terry McLaurin tracking toward injury return vs. Cowboys</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-12T08:49:52-07:00">October 12th, 8:49am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-12T08:49:52-07:00">October 12th, 8:49am</time><address><a href="https://www.downeuclid.com">Evan Dammarell</a>Evan Dammarell is an award-winning sports journalist covering all things Cleveland, including the Cavs, right off the shores of Lake Erie. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is steadily progressing in his recovery from a quadriceps injury. In fact, he could be on track to return in time for a divisional matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.</p><p>McLaurin will miss his third straight game as he continues rehabilitation. But his recovery has reportedly gone as planned without any setbacks. The Commanders opted not to place him on injured reserve. That’s a sign that the team expected the two-time Pro Bowl selection to be available within a four-week window.</p><p>Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed that McLaurin and wideout Noah Brown, who has been sidelined with groin and knee issues, are both making steady progress but are not yet ready to return. “We’ve got a real process in our return-to-play that we believe in,” Quinn said. “We know it works, so we’ll hit all those steps.”</p><h2><b>The Commanders could regain a vital offensive leader</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Commanders-2.jpg"><figcaption>Bill Streicher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Pelissero reported that McLaurin has a legitimate chance to be activated for Washington’s upcoming trip to AT&amp;T Stadium. For that to happen, the veteran receiver will likely need to take part in at least one or two practices leading up to the game. If McLaurin can gradually increase his workload and clear the necessary benchmarks, it would mark a significant boost for the Commanders’ offense, searching for consistency.</p><p>McLaurin’s absence has tested Washington’s depth. But several players have stepped up. Deebo Samuel has emerged as Jayden Daniels’ top target, ranking among the league’s most productive receivers with 300 yards and four touchdowns. Rookie Luke McCaffrey has also contributed to expanded opportunities, including a 50-yard reception in the team’s win over the Chargers.</p><p>The Commanders’ offensive line could also receive reinforcement soon. Guard Sam Cosmi, designated to return from the Physically Unable to Perform list, participated in a fully padded practice for the first time since his injury and is nearing activation.</p><p>Washington has managed to stay competitive despite key injuries, but McLaurin’s potential return against the Cowboys would provide leadership and firepower at a pivotal point in the season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders rumors: Terry McLaurin tracking toward injury return vs. Cowboys

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-terry-mclaurin-noah-brown-ruled-out-vs-bears');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders’ Terry McLaurin, Noah Brown ruled out for Monday vs. Bears');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Terry-McLaurin-Noah-Brown.jpg"><figcaption>Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><h1>Commanders’ Terry McLaurin, Noah Brown ruled out for Monday vs. Bears</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-11T10:13:12-07:00">October 11th, 10:13am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-11T10:13:12-07:00">October 11th, 10:13am</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Washington Commanders will be <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-dan-quinn-optimistic-terry-mclaurin-return-bears">without wide receivers Terry McLaurin</a> and Noah Brown for their Week 6 Monday Night Football matchup against the Chicago Bears. Both wide receivers were ruled out due to injuries that have lingered through the past few weeks, leaving second-year quarterback Jayden Daniels without two of his top targets.</p><p>NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo <a href="https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1977047181787119848" rel="noopener">confirmed the update</a> on X, (formerly known as Twitter) noting that McLaurin remains week-to-week with a quad strain while Brown’s groin issue kept him from full participation in practice. The absence of the duo marks a major setback for the Commanders, who enter the game at 3-2 and second in the NFC East standings.</p><p>McLaurin has now missed two straight games since suffering a quad injury in Week 3. Before being sidelined, he led the team with 149 receiving yards on 10 catches. Head coach Dan Quinn said the veteran wideout is close to returning but not ready to play this week. Brown, who joined Washington in 2024, was limited in practice throughout the week before being officially ruled out. His absence carries extra weight, as he caught a memorable Hail Mary touchdown against the Bears last season.</p><p>With both receivers sidelined, the Commanders vs. Bears matchup takes on a new dimension for Daniels, who will start his first prime-time home game since returning from injury. Expect the offense to rely more heavily on running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who posted 111 rushing yards and two touchdowns in Week 5, along with tight end Zach Ertz and receivers Deebo Samuel and Luke McCaffrey.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-terry-mclaurin-remains-out-practice-quad-injury">McLaurin’s injury update</a> also raises fantasy football concerns, as the veteran wide receiver has been one of Washington’s most dependable playmakers. Meanwhile, Brown’s groin injury further limits the team’s depth and offensive explosiveness, adding to the challenges of an already banged-up offensive line.</p><p>For Daniels and Commanders fans, this matchup will be a test of adaptability and poise. The Bears defense, led by Jaylon Johnson, Tremaine Edmunds, and Jaquan Brisker, is expected to bring pressure early, forcing Washington to adjust quickly in what could be a low-scoring, grind-it-out contest.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders’ Terry McLaurin, Noah Brown ruled out for Monday vs. Bears

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-terry-mclaurin-remains-out-practice-quad-injury');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders’ Terry McLaurin remains out of practice with quad injury');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Washington-Commanders-wide-receiver-Terry-McLaurin-3.jpg"><figcaption>Geoff Burke-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Commanders’ Terry McLaurin remains out of practice with quad injury</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-10T13:33:46-07:00">October 10th, 1:33pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-10T13:33:46-07:00">October 10th, 1:33pm</time><address><a>Zachary Howell</a>Zachary Howell is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints focusing on creating premier MLB content. He is a big fan of the Yankees, Oklahoma City Thunder and the Syracuse Orange. In his free time, he likes to be outside or read.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Washington Commanders enter their Monday Night Football game against the Chicago Bears looking for two straight wins. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-jayden-daniels-start-vs-chargers">Dan Quinn and his coaching staff welcomed Jayden Daniels back to the lineup</a> last week and he led them to victory against the Los Angeles Chargers. However, Terry McLaurin’s status for Week 6 is up in the air after the team’s latest injury report.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-terry-mclaurin-players-ruled-out-vs-chargers">star wide receiver has not played since the Commanders defeated the Las Vegas Raiders</a> in Week 3. A quadriceps injury has held him out of a majority of the team’s practices as well. He took the field early in the week. However, he has missed the last two days, according to the team’s <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1976739901551862037" rel="noopener">injury report</a> and NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.</p><p>Without his primary receiver on the field, Daniels will lean more on Deebo Samuel and Luke McCaffrey to produce in the passing game. Luckily for him and Washington’s offense, Jacory-Croskey Merritt revitalized the running game against Los Angeles. The rookie dominated, rushing for more than 100 yards and two touchdowns in the blowout win.</p><p>McLaurin earned a lucrative contract extension with the Commanders just before the regular season began. However, the Pro Bowler has not put up the numbers Quinn and Washington are used to seeing from him. In three games, the receiver has topped 50 yards just once. If he misses another game, his streak of 1,000 yard seasons could come to an end in 2025.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-deebo-samuel-agree-reworked-deal-worth-up-20-million">Commanders brought Samuel in</a> to complement McLaurin in the passing game. Now, the former San Francisco 49er needs to step into a larger role to help Daniels keep the offense humming. Fortunately for Washington, the Bears’ defense has been one of the worst in the NFL through the first five weeks of the regular season.</p><p>Quinn can’t depend on McLaurin to bounce back and suit up for Week 6. Instead, the rest of the Commanders offense has to step up and put forth a good effort at home against a fellow NFC contender.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders’ Terry McLaurin remains out of practice with quad injury

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He started as a reporter for the student newspaper at East Tennessee State University, worked his way up to Editor-In-Chief, and began his sports writing career at the Johnson City Press daily newspaper while still in college. During 30-plus years at the Press, he covered University of Tennessee football, men's and women's basketball, ETSU athletics, and high school athletics. Among the people he has interviewed are Dale Murphy, Bobby Cox, John Smoltz, and Bruce Smith. He is also a Christian-based screenwriter (five feature-length and one short), book writer (three completed manuscripts and one novel), and songwriter.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-bold-predictions-for-week-6-monday-night-football-clash-vs-bears">Washington Commanders have their sights set on the Bears</a> for Monday Night Football. However, they may have to go without <a href="https://x.com/BenStandig/status/1976378805863497884" rel="noopener">Terry McLaurin, who missed practice</a> on Thursday <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-dan-quinn-optimistic-terry-mclaurin-return-bears">despite Dan Quinn’s optimistic take</a>, according to a post on X by Ben Standig.</p><p>“We have an injury report. DNPs for Terry McLaurin… Deebo Samuel… and Chris Rodriguez. Deebo missed two practices last week before diving up the Chargers.”</p><p>McLaurin hasn’t played since the team’s Week 3 win over the Raiders. He had his best game of the season with three catches for 74 yards, but got injured late.</p><h2><b>Commanders WR Terry McLaurin remains questionable</b></h2><p>It’s a mixed bag for the Commanders’ receiver room. With McLaurin still struggling, the Commanders got <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/news/commanders-injury-report-noah-brown-returns-terry-mclaurin-out" rel="noopener">the good news</a> that Noah Brown could return for Week 6, according to Sports Illustrated.</p><p>“You’ll see Noah out at practice today,” head coach Dan Quinn said. “Terry won’t. And then with the extra day, we’ll just kind of work our way through with Terry to see where we’re at. And just kind of watch as we’re going through it with he and Noah both.”</p><p>The good news for the Commanders is that they have gotten unexpected mileage from rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt. This has helped the offense become the NFL’s best at running the football through five weeks.</p><p>Linebacker Bobby Wagner said he likes what he has seen from Croskey-Merritt, according to Fox Sports.</p><p>“He’s a tough runner,” Wagner told me. “He’s patient. As a tackler, it’s tough when you have a patient guy because he’s reading the gaps like you are. And as soon as you pop around, he finds that gap and hits it. He’s special. Very mature.”</p><p>And when the ground game is humming, it makes it easier for receivers to get open. So that can help make things easier to move the football while the Commanders wait for McLaurin to return.</p><p>McLaurin played in 14 games as a rookie, and then 15 in his second season. But over the past four years, McLaurin didn’t miss a starting assignment. So the injury is unfortunate. But it’s also not shocking, as high-profile athletes who hold out deep into the preseason often get injury dings in the regular season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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