Who Should I Start? Terry McLaurin or Jaylen Waddle

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.

Sunday, October 5, 9:36 PM

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle recorded six catches for 110 yards and a touchdown on nine targets in his team's 27-24 Week 5 loss to the Carolina Panthers. In the team's first game of 2025 without star wideout Tyreek Hill (knee), Waddle stepped in admirably as the number one option in the passing game for Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Waddle now has 23 catches for 295 yards and three touchdowns through five games in 2025. With Hill set to miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury, Waddle could be a must-start fantasy wide receiver the rest of the way.