Who Should I Start? Terry McLaurin or Jaxon Smith-Njigba


Week 6 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
9.0 0.0 0.0 3.7 40.7 0.2

Terry McLaurin News

Terry McLaurin Not Practicing on Thursday

Thursday, October 9, 1:29 PM

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) is not practicing with the rest of the team on Thursday, according to Tashan Reed of The Athletic. Per The Washington Post's Nicki Jhabvala, McLaurin was seen stretching with the rest of the team during the portion of practice open to the media. However, after that, he went to a side rehab field to work with trainers, suggesting he will pick up a DNP tag in the first official practice of the week. Reports earlier on Thursday suggested that McLaurin isn't looking good to return in Week 6 on Monday night to face the Chicago Bears. The 30-year-old has not practiced or played since injuring his quad in the Week 3 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Fantasy managers should keep him on their bench until further notice. Luke McCaffrey and Jaylin Lane should once again see more opportunities behind Deebo Samuel Sr. on Monday in a strong matchup if McLaurin misses a third straight game.


Week 6 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
19.1 0.0 0.0 9.2 80.3 0.3

Jaxon Smith-Njigba News

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Dominates Buccaneers Defense in Week 5

Sunday, October 5, 9:17 PM

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba continued his excellent start to the 2025 season by recording eight catches for 132 yards and a touchdown on nine targets against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5. Smith-Njigba has been one of the most productive wide receivers in the NFL so far this season. Through five games, the 23-year-old has 34 catches for 535 yards and two touchdowns on 43 targets. Smith-Njigba profiles as a must-start fantasy wide receiver regardless of opponent.


Terry McLaurin vs. Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Still trying to decide between McLaurin and Smith-Njigba? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Terry McLaurin is projected to score 9.0 points this week while Jaxon Smith-Njigba is projected to score 19.1 points.