Who Should I Start? Terry McLaurin or Zay Flowers

Wednesday, October 15, 5:43 PM

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) was limited in his return to practice on Wednesday, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. It's good news to see McLaurin back on the practice field, even if the Commanders only held a walk-through session. The 30-year-old veteran has missed the team's last three games due to a pretty serious quad injury, and he's still up in the air as to whether he'll be able to play this weekend versus the division-rival Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. McLaurin could have his snaps limited if he returns in Week 7, too, so he's still a pretty dicey fantasy option that managers shouldn't be counting on. Washington put Noah Brown (groin, knee) on Injured Reserve, and Deebo Samuel Sr. (heel) was less than 100% in Monday's loss to the Chicago Bears, so the team's WR corps is pretty banged up. If McLaurin misses another game, both Luke McCaffrey and Jaylin Lane will see more opportunities in the passing game.

Sunday, October 12, 11:39 AM

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (shoulder), who was listed as questionable for the Week 6 game against the visiting Los Angeles Rams, is officially active for Sunday's contest. Flowers was limited in practice all week but will suit up as the Ravens look to avoid falling to 1-5 on the season. They'll have to do it without star quarterback Lamar Jackson (hamstring) for the second straight week, which won't be easy against L.A. Flowers caught all five of his targets for 72 yards in last week's blowout loss to the Houston Texans, with quarterback Cooper Rush making the start. It wasn't a bad showing for fantasy purposes, all things considered, but expecting a repeat of that performance from Flowers might be wishful thinking this weekend. He's definitely a fade candidate in DFS, and fantasy managers might want to consider benching him in regular leagues, too, as he's expected to play fewer snaps as he battles through his shoulder injury.