Washington beaten by Panthers, fails to clinch NFC East
Washington blew its first chance to clinch the NFC East by losing 20-13 to the Carolina PanthersDECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
TERRY MCLAURIN #17 - WIDE RECEIVER - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
1096 YDS •
82 REC •
13 TD
1096 YDS
82 REC
13 TD
Taking seat Week 16 McLaurin (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Panthers, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Washington will be without its top wide receiver for the first time this season due to the ankle issue that has hindered McLaurin since late November. He averages 9.5 targets per game, which now will filter down to the likes of Logan Thomas, J.D. McKissic and Cam Sims.
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dwayne Haskins starts for Washington despite breaking rules
Dwayne Haskins gets his second consecutive start for Washington with quarterback Alex Smith out again because of a right calf injuryDECEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unlikely to play Sunday McLaurin (ankle), who is listed as doubtful, isn't expected to play Sunday versus Carolina, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact The 24-year-old was labeled doubtful when Washington released its injury report Friday, and it appears his outlook hasn't improved halfway through the weekend. Running back Antonio Gibson (toe) is likely to suit up despite being considered questionable, and quarterback Alex Smith (calf) is also listed as questionable for the Football Team. Cam Sims, Logan Thomas and J.D. McKissic are poised for an increased roles in the passing game with McLaurin not expected to play Sunday.
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Smith questionable, Terry McLaurin doubtful for Washington’s game against Carolina Veteran Alex Smith appears closer than he has in two weeks to returning from his calf injury.
DECEMBER 25, 2020 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Doubtful for Sunday McLaurin (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Panthers, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Washington enters Sunday with some huge question marks, as quarterback Alex Smith (calf) and running back Antonio Gibson (toe) are listed as questionable, with both potentially headed for game-time decisions. McLaurin, on the other hand, isn't expected to play, though his doubtful designation leaves the door open for him to suit up in case his ankle improves over the final 48 hours before the 1 p.m. ET kickoff. McLaurin has been playing through an ankle injury since late November, but he wasn't able to practice at all this week. Steven Sims, Isaiah Wright, Robert Foster and Dontrelle Inman would all be candidates to pick up some of the vacated snaps if McLaurin is inactive, while Cam Sims, Logan Thomas and J.D. McKissic would be the safest bets to see more than a handful of targets.
DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sits out practice Thursday McLaurin (ankle) missed Thursday's practice, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Impact With back-to-back absences under his belt, McLaurin is trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's contest against the Panthers. Having said that, Washington may be giving the wide receiver a respite from the ankle issue that's plagued him since late November. Still, McLaurin's status will be one to watch in the coming days to get a sense of the Football Team's receiving corps this weekend.
DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not practicing again McLaurin (ankle) wasn't in attendance for Thursday's practice and is set to go down as a non-participant on Washington's official report, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post repo...
Impact McLaurin also failed to practice Wednesday due to the ankle injury, which he's been playing through since late November. Though he has yet to miss any games because of the issue, McLaurin's production has taken a notable hit in December, with the wideout being held to 11 receptions for 115 yards and no touchdowns on 24 targets through three games this month. Before deciding whether McLaurin will carry a designation into Sunday's game against the Panthers, Washington will see what the 24-year-old is able to do at its final practice of the week Friday.
DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Terry McLaurin Injury Update Clouds Week 16 Fantasy Outlook The Washington Football Team did not have their No. 1 wide receiver at practice on Wednesday as Terry McLaurin sat out due to an ankle injur...
DECEMBER 24, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
Not practicing McLaurin missed Wednesday's practice with an ankle injury, Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic reports.
Impact The team has been listing McLaurin with an ankle issue since the end of November, coinciding with a three-game stretch where he's caught only 11 of 24 targets for 115 yards. His ankle may be partially to blame, but McLaurin has also faced a run of tough matchups, though he caught seven passes for 77 yards against Seattle in Week 15. He'll likely continue to play through the ankle injury Sunday against the Panthers, assuming he makes it back to practice in some capacity Thursday and/or Friday.
DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Washington signing linebacker Kendricks to bolster defense
Washington is signing veteran linebacker Mychal Kendricks off the Seattle Seahawks’ practice squad to boost a defense that has struggled in the first half much of the seasonDECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strong connection with Haskins McLaurin brought in seven of 12 targets for 77 yards in Washington's 20-15 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.
Impact McLaurin checked in second to Logan Thomas in targets on the afternoon, but he was the subject of plenty of Dwayne Haskins' attention in the latter's return to the starting quarterback job. McLaurin's yardage total was also behind only that of Thomas', and the elevated production was a welcome sight for fantasy managers after the second-year wideout had produced a paltry 4-38-0 line over the previous pair of contests. McLaurin will look to continue his upward trajectory -- whether it's Haskins or Alex Smith (calf) under center -- in a Week 16 matchup against the Panthers.
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Haskins finds groove too late, Washington win streak ends
Dwayne Haskins took too long to find a rhythm in a loss to Seattle that snapped Washington's winning streak at fourDECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seahawks hold on to beat Washington, clinch playoff spot
Russell Wilson and the Seahawks built a big lead and Seattle’s suddenly opportunistic defense held on to beat Washington 20-15 and clinch a playoff spotDECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seahawks can clinch playoffs; Washington eyes 5th win in row
The Seattle Seahawks travel to face Washington with a chance to clinch a playoff berth with a victory or tieDECEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington Football Team WR Terry McLaurin belongs in the Pro Bowl This might be an odd time to make this argument, as he comes off his worst two statistical games of the season, but Terry McLaurin deserves...
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • RIGGOSRAG.COM
With Young on young D, Rivera's Washington in 1st, relevant
The good news for Washington is that its young, Chase Young-led defense is terrific, propelling a four-game winning streak that has put head coach Ron Rivera’s team alone in first...DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Catches two of six targets McLaurin caught two of six targets for 24 yards during Sunday's 23-15 win over the 49ers.
Impact McLaurin faced a difficult matchup in this one and things got worse when Alex Smith (calf) departed with a minor injury in the second quarter. The second-year wideout has had a rough go of it over the last two games as he's hauled in just four of 12 targets for 38 yards with no touchdowns. Assuming Smith is able to play next Sunday against the Seahawks, McLaurin will have an excellent chance to bounce back against one of the most porous secondaries in the league.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Fantasy Spotlight: Why Terry McLaurin Is A Must Start Vs. 49ers With many leagues starting the fantasy football playoffs, here's why Terry McLaurin needs to be one of your starting receivers.
DECEMBER 12, 2020 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM
Alex Smith faces old 49ers team with no familiar faces
When Alex Smith steps on the field to take on the San Francisco 49ers for just the second time since being traded away more than seven years ago little will look familiarDECEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Logs full practice Thursday McLaurin (ankle) practiced in full Thursday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Impact McLaurin's sole limited listing last week was followed up by a full session, but it remains to be seen whether he'll enter Washington's Week 14 game at San Francisco with a 'questionable' tag. Coming off a sparse performance Monday in Pittsburgh -- two catches (on six targets) for 14 yards -- he'll be looking to get back in the mix Sunday afternoon.
DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Remains limited at practice McLaurin (ankle) was listed as limited on Wednesday's practice estimate, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Impact McLaurin has been dealing with an ankle injury since the week of Thanksgiving, but he's suited up in back-to-back contests on his way to a 9-106-0 line on 15 targets. However, the nadir of his season occurred this past Monday at Pittsburgh, when he was held to two catches (on six targets) for 14 yards. Assuming he can get past the health concern yet again this week, McLaurin will seek a bounce-back effort Sunday in San Francisco.
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Jets WR Mims dealing with personal issue, could miss game
New York Jets rookie wide receiver Denzel Mims is dealing with what coach Adam Gase called “a personal issue” and could miss the game Sunday at SeattleDECEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scott Turner's tweaks, Terry McLaurin's presence were unseen keys to WFT's win Washington rallied in overcoming an injury to Antonio Gibson and a quiet day from its star receiver, who had all of Pittsburgh's attention.
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Alex Smith, defense help Washington defeat Steelers 23-17
Alex Smith has led Washington past previously unbeaten Pittsburgh 23-17 in the latest remarkable development of his oh-so-remarkable comebackDECEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
