Who Should I Start? Terry McLaurin or Justin Jefferson

Friday, November 28, 8:12 PM

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) has been cleared from the injury report and will play in Week 13 against the Denver Broncos on Sunday Night Football. McLaurin missed four games after initially injuring his quad in Week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders, then reaggravated the injury in Week 8 versus the Kansas City Chiefs and hasn't played since. The Ohio State product was a full participant in Thursday's practice before getting a rest day on Friday. McLaurin looked great in the limited number of snaps he played against the Chiefs, catching three of his four targets for 54 yards and a touchdown. He'll provide a major lift to a Washington offense that has been decimated by injuries and will be without second-year quarterback Jayden Daniels (elbow) for the third straight game. It's a tough matchup for McLaurin to return for, as the Broncos will be getting star cornerback Patrick Surtain II (pectoral) back on Sunday night. He ranks as RotoBaller's WR39 in PPR leagues for Week 13.

Friday, November 28, 3:59 PM

The circumstances for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson have gone from bad to worse as the Vikings will be down to their third-string quarterback in Week 13 at the Seattle Seahawks. Already without backup Carson Wentz (shoulder) for the season, starter J.J. McCarthy (concussion) will miss yet another game, leaving undrafted rookie Max Brosmer to make his first NFL start. The Vikings also could be without star left tackle Christian Darrisaw (knee, foot) and have ruled out starting left guard Donovan Jackson (ankle). Against a Seattle defense allowing scoring drives at the second-best rate in the league, it's tough sledding even for one of the league's best receivers. Jefferson has performed with poor QB play before, but given the long odds, he should be considered more of a WR2 or high-end flex this week.