The Washington Commanders’ offense crumbled last week with franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels out again with an elbow injury. Marcus Mariota started in his place, only to go down early with a knee injury, and seventh-round pick Athan Kaliakmanis took over. The Commanders fell 30-13 to the Colts and managed just 217 combined passing yards between the two quarterbacks.
But Daniels is reportedly set to return Sunday against the Giants, and he could get his top weapon back too. Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reported that star wide receiver Terry McLaurin practiced Friday for the first time this week after missing earlier sessions with a hamstring injury. McLaurin missed the Week 4 loss to Indianapolis with the injury, and he was trending toward missing Week 5 against the Giants as well.
This is a major improvement and could signal he’ll be a full go Sunday. More news: Packers Make Emergency Backfield Move Ahead of Bears Showdown Before the injury, McLaurin was starting to put together another strong season. He had 50 yards on two catches (nine targets) against the Cowboys in Week 2, then exploded in Week 3 against the Seahawks with 77 yards and a touchdown on seven catches (nine targets).
He’s Daniels’ most trusted receiver and the team’s biggest deep threat, and he works well alongside newcomer Stefon Diggs. If Daniels gets his full group of receivers back, it bodes well for Washington’s chances Sunday. More news: Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty Hit With Injury Setback Before Patriots Game More news: Jerry Jones Called Out Over Cowboys’ Lack of Identity However, while McLaurin was spotted at practice Friday, Diggs was not, and he is listed as questionable with a hamstring injury.
It could simply be rest, but the status of both receivers is worth monitoring over the next two days. Kickoff between the Giants and Commanders is set for Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium, with Washington listed as 4.5-point favorites.
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