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McLaurin was held in check through two weeks with only 13 total receptions on 23 targets for 114 yards. In Week 1 he had 14 receiving yards on four targets; in Week 2 he caught two of nine targets for 50 yards. With a $18 million cap hit, the source calls four receptions over two weeks an unacceptable stat line for the team's No. 1 wide receiver, especially with Stefon Diggs brought in late in training camp to complement rather than replace him.

Terry McLaurin is in a poor fantasy spot because he operates in the boundary on deeper routes, which are difficult for his quarterback to hit, and he is playing in what is projected to be the worst offense in the NFL this week.

McLaurin has just four catches for 64 yards on 13 targets through two games. He leads the Commanders in routes run but ranks 73rd in yards per route run (0.93). His new target competition—Stefon Diggs and rookie Antonio Williams—rank 32nd (2.17) and 18th (2.56) in yards per route run, respectively, outperforming McLaurin significantly. Diggs has historically been the leading target everywhere he's played, and McLaurin hasn't earned greater than a 23% target share since 2021 despite minimal target competition. While he's shown good chemistry with Marcus Mariota in the past, he's never had to compete with two efficient target-earners like this before. Panic Meter: 3/5.

Was obliterated by Caleb Downs right before the two-minute warning in the Cowboys-Commanders game; used as an example of Downs' aggressive defensive play.

Receiving efficiency concerns for the Commanders' WR1, posting a 48.1 PFF receiving grade through two weeks. Part of a broader offensive picture that includes a stagnant rushing game and the loss of franchise QB Jayden Daniels to injury, creating headwinds for his fantasy production.

McLaurin commanded a 27% target share and nearly doubled his role once Marcus Mariota took over; his official 9 targets/2 catches/50 yards badly undersells the day as a true 10th target was wiped by OPI and he lost a real 34-yard touchdown to replay review. Per NGS, since the start of last year, McLaurin has averaged nearly twice as many points per game with Mariota at QB (10.76 vs. 5.68), making him the clearest positive regression case on the team.

Commanders WR Terry McLaurin couldn't reel in what looked like an easy pass off a trick play against the Cowboys, missing an opportunity in the game.

Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin couldn't reel in what looked like an easy pass off a trick play in Week 2 against Dallas.

With Mariota taking over at quarterback, McLaurin was targeted immediately; Mariota's first pass after taking over went for 26 yards to McLaurin, demonstrating continued offensive involvement and connection with the backup quarterback.

McLaurin is listed as a faller in the Week 3 rankings, positioned at WR30.

Terry McLaurin struggled against Dallas, contributing to a mixed bag of receiver performance for the Commanders in that matchup.

Trade value of 25.2 with +1.0 week-over-week increase; ranked 7th among receivers; positive momentum; upcoming matchups vs. SEA, IND, NYG.

Terry McLaurin is off to a slow start with 10.4 PPR fantasy points over the first two weeks, ranking third among his team's wide receivers behind Stefon Diggs (15.5+ PPR in both games) and Antonio Williams (16.4 in Week 1). However, the Commanders have fantasy-friendly matchups ahead, warranting patience before dropping him.

McLaurin posted a 30.8% target share (4 of 13 team targets) in Week 2, the lowest among the receivers listed in the PFF comparison, suggesting reduced offensive involvement relative to peers.

Lowest catch rate percentage this season among receivers with minimum 10 targets at 30.8% (4 of 13 targets caught); significant underperformance in converting target opportunities.

Terry McLaurin has the lowest catch rate percentage this season among receivers with a minimum of 10 targets, at 30.8% (4 of 13 targets caught). This is significantly below other struggling receivers like Xavier Hutchinson (42.9%), D.K. Metcalf (44.4%), Jameson Williams (50.0%), and Ted Hurst (50.0%).

Week 2's leader in unrealized air yards; dropped a one-yard touchdown, missed a 23-yard score connection with Antonio Williams, and initially had a 34-yard target ruled a touchdown before refs correctly overturned it. Despite the incompletions and drops, McLaurin generated significant downfield opportunity volume that went unrealized due to execution failures rather than lack of target quality.

McLaurin led all pass-catchers with 146 unrealized air yards in Week 2, indicating significant missed opportunity; he also dropped a 1-yard target and was wide-open on a trick play double-pass for a potential 23-yard TD but couldn't adjust to the Antonio Williams pass, suggesting his fantasy output fell well short of his actual involvement and opportunity.

Week 2's leader in unrealized air yards; dropped a one-yard touchdown, missed a 23-yard score connection with Antonio Williams, and had a 34-yard target initially ruled a touchdown before being overturned by refs. Despite high target volume and opportunity, McLaurin failed to convert multiple scoring chances into actual production.

McLaurin led all pass-catchers with 146 unrealized air yards in Week 2, indicating significant missed opportunity; he also dropped a 1-yard target and was wide-open on a trick play double-pass for a potential 23-yard TD but couldn't adjust to the Antonio Williams pass, suggesting his fantasy output fell well short of his actual involvement and opportunity.

Led Week 2 in unrealized air yards with 146 total, indicating significant downfield opportunity; however, dropped a one-yard touchdown in the end zone two plays before Jaden Daniels' injury (ball went directly through his hands, though Stefon Diggs may have deflected it); was wide open on a trick play double pass from Antonio Williams but Williams threw it over his opposite shoulder instead of where McLaurin was looking, resulting in an incompletion on what should have been a 23-yard touchdown; had another near-touchdown in the second quarter that was initially ruled a TD but overturned on review. Could have had a three-touchdown day but instead produced a dud in the box score despite multiple scoring opportunities.

McLaurin struggled again despite leading the team in targets (nine) and air yards (166); his usage rates check out fine, but Daniels' likely absence means less receiving production to go around, and he had multiple unrealized scoring opportunities including a dropped one-yard TD and a missed 23-yard TD on a trick play.

With Jayden Daniels sidelined by a dislocated elbow and Marcus Mariota starting in Week 3 vs. the Seahawks, Terry McLaurin would be a risky flex option, even in PPR formats. The source advises it may be wise to fade Washington entirely given the difficult matchup.

McLaurin would be a risky flex option in Week 3 vs. the Seahawks with backup Marcus Mariota starting due to Jayden Daniels' dislocated elbow injury. The difficult matchup makes it wise to fade Washington entirely for fantasy purposes.