Who Should I Start? Michael Gallup or Terry McLaurin

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Week 1 Projections

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0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Michael Gallup News

Commanders Release Michael Gallup

Monday, August 25, 6:18 PM

The Washington Commanders released wide receiver Michael Gallup on Monday, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Gallup was unable to make Washington's 53-man roster heading into the regular season in his comeback bid after retiring in 2024 shortly after signing with the Las Vegas Raiders. The 29-year-old veteran could return to the Commanders on their practice squad, but if he signs with another team for the regular season, he will merely be competing for a spot on the active game-day roster and won't be on the fantasy radar at all. The former third-rounder (81st overall) by the Dallas Cowboys in 2018 out of Colorado State caught 34 of 57 targets for 418 yards and only two touchdowns in 17 games (13 starts) in 2023 in his final year in Dallas. Gallup's best season came in Year 2, when he put up a 66-1,107-6 line on 113 targets in 14 games (12 starts).

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Week 1 Projections

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12.6 0.1 0.0 4.3 58.6 0.4

Terry McLaurin News

Terry McLaurin Fantasy Ceiling Capped by Diggs

Thursday, August 13, 6:24 PM

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin may see a reduced target share with the addition of veteran wideout Stefon Diggs. The team signed Diggs to a one-year, $12 million contract, and the former Patriots receiver has shown out in his first few practices with the team. During a joint practice against the Miami Dolphins, Diggs dominated the Dolphins' cornerbacks in one-on-one drills and was a force in team drills as well. With Diggs expected to earn short-yardage work, McLaurin may be forced into a traditional X-receiver role, despite offensive coordinator David Blough stating they want to move him all over the place and get him "10 targets a game." While McLaurin's WR24 ranking seemed like a great value at first, Diggs' addition definitely increases the volatility of his 2026 outlook.

Michael Gallup vs. Terry McLaurin

Still trying to decide between Gallup and McLaurin? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Michael Gallup is projected to score 0.0 points this week while Terry McLaurin is projected to score 12.6 points.