Who Should I Start? Terry McLaurin or Rashee Rice

Wednesday, October 8, 1:23 PM

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said that wide receiver Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) will not return to practice on Wednesday, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post. Meanwhile, fellow wideout Noah Brown (groin, knee) will return to the practice field after missing the last three games. McLaurin has missed the last two games, and his absence from practice isn't a great sign that he will be able to return for a Monday night contest in Week 6 against the Chicago Bears. The 30-year-old pass-catcher still has three more days of official practices to try and get back on the field this week, but fantasy managers shouldn't get their hopes up with Scary Terry. If he misses a third straight game on Monday, Deebo Samuel Sr. will continue to soak up targets, as will Luke McCaffrey and rookie Jaylin Lane. McLaurin hasn't practiced since injuring his quad in Week 3.

Saturday, October 4, 11:49 AM

The Kansas City Chiefs consider wide receiver Rashee Rice their clear No. 1 option and have not entertained trade offers for other players at the position. A team source told Dianna Russini, "He's better than any trade we could make. People don't realize how good he is." Rice, currently serving a six-game suspension for charges related to a hit-and-run, was on a phenomenal pace in 2024 before the setback. He hauled in 24 of 29 targets for 288 yards and two touchdowns in just three games. Scheduled to return in Week 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders, Rice is expected to reclaim his WR1 role in Kansas City immediately. With the fantasy wide receiver market looking uncertain, Rice has the potential to step right back into the WR1 fold in most formats this season.