Who Should I Start? Sammy Watkins or Terry McLaurin

Thursday, October 8, 9:42 AM

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (hamstring) was not out on the field on Thursday during warmups and the portion of practice open to the media, according to Tashan Reed of The Athletic. McLaurin also missed practice after not playing in the Week 4 blowout loss to the Indianapolis Colts in London on Sunday. If McLaurin goes down as a DNP for a second straight day this week, he will not be looking good to return this weekend when the team takes on the division-rival New York Giants at home on Sunday. Fellow receiver Stefon Diggs also missed practice on Wednesday, but his return to the field on Thursday suggests he might have a better chance to play this weekend. Washington's receiving corps is a little banged up going into Week 5 action, but the good news is starting quarterback Jayden Daniels should be back after dislocating his left elbow in the Week 2 loss to the division-rival Dallas Cowboys. As of right now, McLaurin is on the wrong side of questionable to face the Giants. In three games so far in 2026, McLaurin has 10 catches on 22 targets for 141 yards and one touchdown.