Terry McLaurin Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 31
- Height / weight
- 6'0", 210 lb
- Experience
- 8th season
- Drafted
- 2019 R3, #76
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 10.0
- Pos rank
- WR37
- Rostered
- 94%
Week 4 vs. Colts, Sun Oct 4, 9:30 AM ET 9th vs. WRs, favorable
Terry McLaurin Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
10.0 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Terry McLaurin's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: one mid-range start and two busts. The next four matchups include two of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,at PHI,3.4,WR85
- Week 2, Loss,at DAL,7.0,WR51
- Week 3, Win,vs SEA,19.7,WR14
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs IND,FavorableColts vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs NYG,FavorableGiants vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 19,at SF,Tough49ers vs. WRs
- Week 7,Bye,No game
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Terry McLaurin?
McLaurin is averaging 10.0 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 10 catches for 141 yards and 1 TD on 22 targets. That ranks WR37, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
His target share (23.7%) is in the 60th percentile among WRs, the best of his efficiency marks; his catch rate (45.5%) is the weakest, in the 6th. His quarterback has been Jayden Daniels.
His best week was WR14 in Week 3 against the Seahawks (19.7 points); his worst, WR85 in Week 1 at the Eagles (3.4). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Colts (9th vs. WRs) in Week 4 and the Giants (8th vs. WRs) in Week 5.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where McLaurin ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every WR with at least 12 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
23.7%60th percentile, about average
Yards per target
6.432nd percentile, below average
Catch rate
45.5%6th percentile, near the bottom
Fantasy points per target
1.3732nd percentile, below average
Terry McLaurin 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Eagles | L 22–24 | 3.4 | WR85 |
| 2 | @ Cowboys | L 20–37 | 7.0 | WR51 |
| 3 | vs Seahawks | W 33–31 | 19.7 | WR14 |
| Total | 1–2 | 30.1 | WR37 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | WAS | 3 | 22 | 10 | 141 | 1 | 30.1 | 10.0 | — |
| 2025 | WAS | 10 | 60 | 38 | 582 | 3 | 114.2 | 11.4 | WR56 |
| 2024 | WAS | 17 | 117 | 82 | 1,096 | 13 | 267.8 | 15.8 | WR7 |
| 2023 | WAS | 17 | 132 | 79 | 1,002 | 4 | 209.2 | 12.3 | WR28 |
| 2022 | WAS | 17 | 120 | 77 | 1,191 | 5 | 229.0 | 13.5 | WR14 |
| Career | 110 | 808 | 508 | 7,102 | 42 | 1478.5 | 13.4 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
McLaurin is listed questionable.
Outlook
The 2019 third-rounder (Pick 76, Ohio State) remains Washington number one and a true deep threat, with two 50-plus catches and a 56-yard long despite the injury. At 29 with Jayden Daniels feeding him, a healthy 2026 should restore double-digit touchdown upside and a 22-plus percent target share. The boom/bust label persists, but his floor and ceiling justify a confident WR2 draft slot and weekly starter status as long as he is on the field. Behind him on the depth chart: Antonio Williams. Full outlook
Injury status
Questionable
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 11. Injury history
- 2025quad7 games
- 2025anklePlayed through
- 2023right toePlayed through
- 2021head1 game
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Terry McLaurin Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Terry McLaurin in Week 4?
Terry McLaurin is depth in most leagues for Week 4 against the Colts, as the WR37 in PPR total points this season (10.0 a game). The Colts rank 9th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for McLaurin.
How many fantasy points is Terry McLaurin averaging in 2026?
Terry McLaurin is averaging 10.0 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 30.1 points across 3 games. His last game produced 19.7 points.
Where does Terry McLaurin rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Terry McLaurin ranks WR37 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Terry McLaurin worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Terry McLaurin is a bench stash in 12-team PPR leagues, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues and a bench stash in half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 94% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Terry McLaurin's fantasy football role?
Terry McLaurin is the Commanders' starting WR, with Antonio Williams behind him. He is averaging 7.3 targets a game, on 78% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Terry McLaurin's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Terry McLaurin's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Colts (9th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable), Week 5 vs. the Giants (8th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable) and Week 6 at the 49ers (23rd in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough). Two of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Terry McLaurin been in fantasy football this season?
Terry McLaurin has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 2. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 8.6 points around his 10.0-point average.
What is Terry McLaurin's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Terry McLaurin's floor has been 3.4 PPR points (Week 1, WR85) and his ceiling 19.7 (Week 3, WR14). His median week has been 7.0 points. See McLaurin's full game log.
Terry McLaurin 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Washington CommandersTouchdowns account for 20% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Receiving
- Rec
- 10
- Yards
- 141
- TD
- 1
- Targets
- 22
14.1 Y/R45.5% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 30.1
- Pos rank
- WR37
19.7 Best Week 3 vs SEA3.4 Worst Week 1 @ PHI
Advanced Receiving Stats
McLaurin is a downfield target (14.2 yards per target last season), with a 23.7% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 9 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 6.4 | 29th | 9.4 | 86th |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.91 | 43rd | 1.26 | 75th |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 2.50 | 94th |
| YAC per reception | 4.5 | 66th | 2.4 | 14th |
| Catch rate | 45.5% | 11th | 60.7% | 37th |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 23.7% | 78th | 13.6% | 55th |
| Snap share | 77.3% | 66th | 70.4% | 58th |
| Air-yards share | 31.0% | 74th | 20.5% | 60th |
| Red-zone targets | 2 | 46th | 8 | 50th |
| Route participation | — | — | 43.8% | 28th |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 13.0 | 65th | 14.2 | 89th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 102 qualified WRs · 2025 (9 games, weeks 1–17) among 116. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: McLaurin produces per route and draws a big target share, but adds little after the catch and runs a part-time share of routes.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 7.3 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
10.0
Fantasy PPG
7.3
Targets/g
47
Rec yds/g
Terry McLaurin career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 22 | 10 | 141 | 1 | 0 | 30.1 | 10.0 | — |
| 2025 | 10 | 60 | 38 | 582 | 3 | 0 | 114.2 | 11.4 | WR56 |
| 2024 | 17 | 117 | 82 | 1,096 | 13 | 2 | 267.8 | 15.8 | WR7 |
| 2023 | 17 | 132 | 79 | 1,002 | 4 | 0 | 209.2 | 12.3 | WR28 |
| 2022 | 17 | 120 | 77 | 1,191 | 5 | 29 | 229.0 | 13.5 | WR14 |
| 2021 | 17 | 130 | 77 | 1,053 | 5 | 12 | 213.5 | 12.6 | WR25 |
| 2020 | 15 | 134 | 87 | 1,118 | 4 | 30 | 222.8 | 14.8 | WR20 |
| 2019 | 14 | 93 | 58 | 919 | 7 | 0 | 191.9 | 13.7 | WR29 |
| Career | 110 | 808 | 508 | 7,102 | 42 | 73 | 1478.5 | 13.4 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
13.4
Career PPG
110 games over 8 seasons
92%
Availability
Share of team games he played
42%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
6.9
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, low
McLaurin has averaged 13.4 fantasy points per game over 110 games and 8 seasons, with one top-12 finish (2024).
So far in 2026 he is at 10.0 per game, down 1.4 from 2025. That is despite more volume (7.3 targets a game against 6.0), so efficiency and scoring are doing it. His quarterback this season has been Jayden Daniels.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see McLaurin's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,191Rec yards2022
- 13Rec TD2024
- 267.8Fantasy pts2024 · WR7
- 7,102Career rec yds2019–2026
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Terry McLaurin Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Terry McLaurin have in 2026?
Terry McLaurin has 30.1 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 10.0 per game across 3 games. That total ranks WR37 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Terry McLaurin have this season?
Terry McLaurin has 141 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 10 catches and 22 targets. His high was 77 yards, in Week 3 against the Seahawks.
How many receptions does Terry McLaurin have this season?
Terry McLaurin has 10 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 3.3 a game, on 22 targets. His high was 6 catches, in Week 3 against the Seahawks.
How many targets does Terry McLaurin have this season?
Terry McLaurin has drawn 22 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 7.3 a game, and caught 45% of them. His high was 9 targets, in Week 2 at the Cowboys.
How many receiving touchdowns does Terry McLaurin have this season?
Terry McLaurin has 1 receiving touchdown in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Terry McLaurin averaging?
Terry McLaurin is averaging 47.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 141 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Terry McLaurin averaging?
Terry McLaurin is averaging 14.1 yards per reception in 2026, 141 yards on 10 catches.
How many games has Terry McLaurin played in 2026?
Terry McLaurin has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Terry McLaurin's stats last season?
In 2025, Terry McLaurin caught 38 of 60 targets for 582 yards and 3 touchdowns in 10 games. That was 114.2 PPR points (11.4 per game), a WR56 finish.
What are Terry McLaurin's career NFL stats?
Across 8 seasons and 110 games, Terry McLaurin has 508 catches for 7,102 yards and 42 touchdowns, for 1478.5 PPR fantasy points (13.4 per game).
How many touchdowns does Terry McLaurin have in his career?
Terry McLaurin has 42 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 42 receiving, over 110 games.
How many career receiving yards does Terry McLaurin have?
Terry McLaurin has 7,102 career receiving yards over 8 seasons, on 508 catches.
Terry McLaurin Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
10.0
Targets/g
7.3
Rec/g
3.3
Rec yds/g
47.0
Yds/rec
14.1
Across 3 games in 2026, Terry McLaurin has averaged 7.3 targets, 3.3 receptions and 10.0 PPR fantasy points per game. Terry McLaurin has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 1. The best week was Week 3 against SEA (19.7 points); the lowest was Week 1 against PHI (3.4).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHI11th | L 22-24 | 3.4 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 7.0 | WR85 |
Week 1 · PHI · L 22-24 · 3.4 pts
How the 3.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | DAL25th | L 20-37 | 7.0 | 9 | 2 | 50 | 0 | 25.0 | WR51 |
Week 2 · DAL · L 20-37 · 7.0 pts
How the 7.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | SEA31st | W 33-31 | 19.7 | 9 | 6 | 77 | 1 | 12.8 | WR14 |
Week 3 · SEA · W 33-31 · 19.7 pts
How the 19.7 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One WR1 week and two busts. For a wide receiver ranked WR37 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-24 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
WR1 week vs. Seattle
6/9, 77 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Dallas
2/9, 50 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Philadelphia
2/4, 14 yds.
Just 3.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (10.0)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Washington Commanders vs Indianapolis Colts
View matchup — Washington Commanders vs New York Giants
View matchup — Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers
View matchup — Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles
Terry McLaurin Game Log 2023
Games played
17
FPTS/G (PPR)
12.3
Targets/g
7.8
Rec/g
4.6
Rec yds/g
58.9
Yds/rec
12.7
Across 17 games in 2023, Terry McLaurin has averaged 7.8 targets, 4.6 receptions and 12.3 PPR fantasy points per game. Terry McLaurin has finished as a top-12 WR in 2 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 6. The best week was Week 15 against LAR (26.1 points); the lowest was Week 13 against MIA (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARI20th | W 20-16 | 5.1 | 4 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 15.5 | WR70 |
Week 1 · ARI · W 20-16 · 5.1 pts
How the 5.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | DEN23rd | W 35-33 | 16.4 | 6 | 5 | 54 | 1 | 10.8 | WR26 |
Week 2 · DEN · W 35-33 · 16.4 pts
How the 16.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | BUF27th | L 3-37 | 10.1 | 6 | 6 | 41 | 0 | 6.8 | WR47 |
Week 3 · BUF · L 3-37 · 10.1 pts
How the 10.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | PHI2nd | L 31-34 | 22.6 | 10 | 8 | 86 | 0 | 10.8 | WR8 |
Week 4 · PHI · L 31-34 · 22.6 pts
How the 22.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | CHI17th | L 20-40 | 8.9 | 5 | 4 | 49 | 0 | 12.3 | WR42 |
Week 5 · CHI · L 20-40 · 8.9 pts
How the 8.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | ATL25th | W 24-16 | 14.1 | 11 | 6 | 81 | 0 | 13.5 | WR25 |
Week 6 · ATL · W 24-16 · 14.1 pts
How the 14.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | NYG9th | L 7-14 | 15.0 | 9 | 6 | 90 | 0 | 15.0 | WR20 |
Week 7 · NYG · L 7-14 · 15.0 pts
How the 15.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | PHI2nd | L 31-38 | 17.3 | 12 | 5 | 63 | 1 | 12.6 | WR18 |
Week 8 · PHI · L 31-38 · 17.3 pts
How the 17.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | NE19th | W 20-17 | 12.3 | 8 | 5 | 73 | 0 | 14.6 | WR23 |
Week 9 · NE · W 20-17 · 12.3 pts
How the 12.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | SEA12th | L 26-29 | 7.3 | 8 | 4 | 33 | 0 | 8.3 | WR46 |
Week 10 · SEA · L 26-29 · 7.3 pts
How the 7.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | NYG9th | L 19-31 | 9.3 | 7 | 5 | 43 | 0 | 8.6 | WR38 |
Week 11 · NYG · L 19-31 · 9.3 pts
How the 9.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | DAL29th | L 10-45 | 9.0 | 11 | 4 | 50 | 0 | 12.5 | WR46 |
Week 12 · DAL · L 10-45 · 9.0 pts
How the 9.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | MIA14th | L 15-45 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | WR107 |
Week 13 · MIA · L 15-45 · 0.0 pts
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| 14 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 15 | LAR8th | L 20-28 | 26.1 | 12 | 6 | 141 | 1 | 23.5 | WR3 |
Week 15 · LAR · L 20-28 · 26.1 pts
How the 26.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | NYJ32nd | L 28-30 | 8.0 | 5 | 3 | 50 | 0 | 16.7 | WR52 |
Week 16 · NYJ · L 28-30 · 8.0 pts
How the 8.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | SF16th | L 10-27 | 16.1 | 7 | 4 | 61 | 1 | 15.3 | WR21 |
Week 17 · SF · L 10-27 · 16.1 pts
How the 16.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | DAL29th | L 10-38 | 11.6 | 8 | 6 | 56 | 0 | 9.3 | WR33 |
Week 18 · DAL · L 10-38 · 11.6 pts
How the 11.6 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2023: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Six WR1 weeks, three WR2 weeks and eight busts. For a wide receiver who finished WR35 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 WR70 · Wk 2 WR26 · Wk 3 WR47 · Wk 4 WR8 · Wk 5 WR42 · Wk 6 WR25 · Wk 7 WR20 · Wk 8 WR18 · Wk 9 WR23 · Wk 10 WR46 · Wk 11 WR38 · Wk 12 WR46 · Wk 13 WR107 · Wk 15 WR3 · Wk 16 WR52 · Wk 17 WR21 · Wk 18 WR33
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Steady in a loss vs. Dallas
6/8, 56 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
WR1 week vs. San Francisco
4/7, 61 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by the Jets
3/5, 50 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Season high in a loss
6/12, 141 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Miami
0/3, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Dallas
4/11, 50 yds.
Just 4.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by the Giants
5/7, 43 yds.
Just 6.1 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Seattle
4/8, 33 yds.
Just 4.1 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week at New England
5/8, 73 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
WR1 week vs. Philadelphia
5/12, 63 yds, 1 TD.
Just 5.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at the Giants
6/9, 90 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a win at Atlanta
6/11, 81 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Chicago
4/5, 49 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week at Philadelphia
8/10, 86 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Buffalo
6/6, 41 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a win at Denver
5/6, 54 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Arizona
2/4, 31 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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Terry McLaurin Game Log FAQ
How did Terry McLaurin do in his last game?
Terry McLaurin scored 19.7 PPR points in Week 3 against the Seahawks, a 33–31 win, a WR14 finish. He caught 6 of 9 targets for 77 yards and 1 touchdown. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Terry McLaurin score in his last game?
Terry McLaurin scored 19.7 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Seahawks, a WR14 finish for the week. That was 9.7 above his season average of 10.0.
How many receiving yards did Terry McLaurin have in his last game?
Terry McLaurin had 77 receiving yards on 6 catches in Week 3 against the Seahawks, from 9 targets.
How many touchdowns did Terry McLaurin score in his last game?
Terry McLaurin scored 1 touchdown in Week 3 against the Seahawks: 0 rushing and 1 receiving.
How many receptions did Terry McLaurin have in his last game?
Terry McLaurin caught 6 of 9 targets for 77 yards in Week 3 against the Seahawks.
What were Terry McLaurin's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Cowboys, a 37–20 loss, Terry McLaurin caught 2 of 9 targets for 50 yards. That was 7.0 PPR points, a WR51 finish.
What was Terry McLaurin's best game this season?
Terry McLaurin's best 2026 game was Week 3 against the Seahawks: 19.7 PPR points, a WR14 finish. He caught 6 of 9 targets for 77 yards and 1 touchdown.
What was Terry McLaurin's worst game this season?
Terry McLaurin's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 1 at the Eagles: 3.4 PPR points, a WR85 finish. He caught 2 of 4 targets for 14 yards.
How many games has Terry McLaurin scored a touchdown in this season?
Terry McLaurin has scored a touchdown in 1 of his 3 games this season, most recently in Week 3.
Can I see Terry McLaurin's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to McLaurin's weekly results from any season from 2019 through 2025.
Terry McLaurin Rest-of-Season Outlook
Efficient WR4 for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR56 last season at 11.4 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's WR37 at 10.0 PPR points per game, against 11.4 over 10 games last season (WR56). He's running behind last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 49th of 142 in target volume (13.9% target share), 44th of 142 in downfield role (21.0% air-yards share) and 8th of 142 in efficiency (2.55 yards per route run). His points come from his efficiency. Target volume is the soft spot. Jayden Daniels is his quarterback.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with Antonio Williams next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
The next favorable matchups are the Colts in Week 4 (9th against WRs) and the Giants in Week 5 (8th against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
McLaurin endured a frustrating, abbreviated 2025: just 10 games and 76.2 fantasy points, a steep fall from his 2024 breakout when he ranked WR12 with 1,096 yards, 13 touchdowns and 185.8 points across 17 games. The volume cratered with availability, his target share slipping to 13.9 percent from 23.2, and routes dropping from 478 to 228. Yet the per-rep efficiency stayed elite: a 0.529 EPA per play, 2.55 yards per route run and a 61.7 success rate actually topped his stellar 2024 marks.
The 2019 third-rounder (Pick 76, Ohio State) remains Washington number one and a true deep threat, with two 50-plus catches and a 56-yard long despite the injury. At 29 with Jayden Daniels feeding him, a healthy 2026 should restore double-digit touchdown upside and a 22-plus percent target share. The boom/bust label persists, but his floor and ceiling justify a confident WR2 draft slot and weekly starter status as long as he is on the field.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 142 receivers who played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 14.0
- Drop rate
- 1.7%
- Red-zone targets
- 8
- Route participation
- 45.6%
- YAC per reception
- 2.5
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Colts in Week 4 and the Giants in Week 5 are top-10 matchups for WRs.Wk 4 IND, 9thWk 5 NYG, 8thWk 6 SF, 23rdWk 8 PHI, 12th
- Downfield role21.0% air-yards share, 44th of 142 WRs in 2025.
- Strong efficiency2.55 yards per route run, 8th of 142 WRs in 2025.
Risk
- Job securityAntonio Williams is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- A tough matchupThe 49ers in Week 6 (23rd) is among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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Terry McLaurin Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Terry McLaurin's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Terry McLaurin projects as an efficient WR4 for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: a bench stash in 12-team PPR leagues, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues and a bench stash in half-PPR leagues. His efficiency (2.55 yards per route run, 8th of 142 WRs in 2025) supports that. His target volume (13.9% target share, 49th of 142 WRs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Terry McLaurin's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Terry McLaurin is the WR37 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in WR4 territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Terry McLaurin's projected role going forward?
Terry McLaurin is the listed starting WR, with Antonio Williams next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Terry McLaurin get more targets?
Terry McLaurin's targets are trending up: 9.0 a game over his last two games against 7.3 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Terry McLaurin's fantasy football upside?
Terry McLaurin's upside: his ceiling this season is 19.7 PPR points (Week 3, WR14), his efficiency (2.55 yards per route run, 8th of 142 WRs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Colts in Week 4 and the Giants in Week 5 are top-10 matchups for WRs.
What could hurt Terry McLaurin's fantasy value?
Terry McLaurin's risks: Antonio Williams is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his target volume (13.9% target share, 49th of 142 WRs in 2025) limits his scoring and the 49ers in Week 6 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Terry McLaurin's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 1 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Terry McLaurin Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, Fri| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4vs IND, Oct 4 | Hamstring | — | — | Limited | Questionable |
Injury History at a Glance
Ten logged injuries in eight seasons, including two quad injuries. Most of his lost time came from a quadriceps injury in 2025; nothing else has cost him more than 1 game.
Durability
77/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Quadriceps injury · 2025
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Quad / thigh | 2 | 7 |
| Concussion | 2 | 2 |
| Ankle | 2 | 1 |
| Hamstring | 2 | 1 |
| Foot / toe | 1 | 0 |
| Shoulder | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 11 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Concussion injuries in 2019 and 2021
- Quadriceps in 2025, 7 games missed
- 11 games in 8 seasons, 7 of them in 2025
- 10 injuries spread across 6 body parts
Terry McLaurin Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost McLaurin a game this season.
- 2025
Quadriceps 7 games
McLaurin suffered a significant quadriceps injury in Week 3 that caused him to miss a total of seven games during the season.
- 2025
Ankle Played through
McLaurin was placed on the PUP list at the start of training camp with an ankle injury.
- 2023
Turf Toe · Right Played through
Suffered a turf toe injury in the preseason against the Ravens, but did not miss any regular season games.
- 2021
Concussion 1 game
McLaurin entered the concussion protocol and was forced to sit out the next game.
- 2021
Collarbone · Left Played through
McLaurin sustained a minor collarbone injury but played through it without missing time.
- 2021
Hamstring · Left Played through
McLaurin was questionable with a hamstring injury but was active for the game.
- 2020
Ankle 1 game
McLaurin was dealing with a minor ankle issue but did not miss any games. He suffered a high ankle sprain against the Seattle Seahawks and missed the following game.
- 2020
Thigh Played through
McLaurin was listed as questionable with a thigh injury but played through it.
- 2019
Concussion 1 game
McLaurin sustained a concussion in Week 16 and was ruled out for the final game of the season.
- 2019
Hamstring 1 game
McLaurin suffered a hamstring injury that caused him to miss one game.
If McLaurin Misses Time
Next man up: Antonio Williams
Antonio Williams is next on the Commanders depth chart at wide receiver. The targets would likely spread across the offense rather than pass to one player, so he's a waiver add only if McLaurin misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Jayden Daniels would lose one of his main options.
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Terry McLaurin Injury FAQ
Is Terry McLaurin injured?
Yes. As of October 2, 2026, Terry McLaurin is questionable with a hamstring injury. He has played every game in 2026. See how the injury changes his rest-of-season value.
Is Terry McLaurin playing this week?
Terry McLaurin is questionable for Week 4 against the Colts on Sunday, October 4. Treat him as a game-time decision. Should you start him?
Did Terry McLaurin practice today?
Terry McLaurin was a limited participant in today's practice. His Week 4 report so far: Fri limited.
What injury does Terry McLaurin have?
Terry McLaurin has a hamstring injury and is questionable for Week 4. He has played every game in 2026.
Has Terry McLaurin missed any games this season?
No. Terry McLaurin has played in every Commanders game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Terry McLaurin's injury history?
Terry McLaurin has 10 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 11 games in all: 7 for a quadriceps injury in 2025, 1 for a concussion in 2021, 1 for an ankle injury in 2020, 1 for a concussion in 2019 and 1 for a hamstring injury in 2019.
What was Terry McLaurin's most recent injury?
Terry McLaurin's most recent logged injury was a quadriceps injury in Week 3 of 2025. It cost him 7 games.
Does Terry McLaurin have any recurring injuries?
Yes: quad injuries in 2020 and 2025 (7 games missed), ankle injuries in 2020 and 2025 (1 game missed), concussion injuries in 2019 and 2021 (2 games missed) and hamstring injuries in 2019 and 2021 (1 game missed).
What was Terry McLaurin's worst injury?
Terry McLaurin's longest absence came from a quadriceps injury in 2025, which cost him 7 games of the 11 he has missed in his career.
Latest Terry McLaurin News & Updates
McLaurin solid in win vs. Seattle
6 REC, 77 YDS, 1 TD (9 TGT)
19.7 fantasy points · WR14
McLaurin caught 6 of 9 targets for 77 yards and one touchdown in the 33–31 win vs. Seattle. That was 30% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20L 20–37 @ DAL
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Two catches in Week 2 loss (opens in new tab)
Managed just two catches in a Week 2 loss.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 7.0 PPR points, a WR51 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. McLaurin struggles at Dallas
7.0 fantasy points · WR51 · 3.0 below his 10.0 average
McLaurin caught 2 of 9 targets for 50 yards in the 37–20 loss at Dallas. That was 26% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 22–24 @ PHI
Fantasy impact: Negative. McLaurin struggles at Philadelphia
3.4 fantasy points · WR85 · 6.6 below his 10.0 average
McLaurin caught 2 of 4 targets for 14 yards in the 24–22 loss at Philadelphia. That was 14% of the team's targets.
Game logPreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Playing Saturday vs. Detroit (opens in new tab)
Returns to the field Saturday against the Lions.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Commanders Teammates News
Updates on McLaurin's quarterback and target competition.
- Jayden Daniels: Limited in return to practice (opens in new tab)Jayden Daniels, QB. 51 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jayden Daniels: Making trip to London (opens in new tab)Jayden Daniels, QB. 51 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jayden Daniels: Could need surgery after season (opens in new tab)Jayden Daniels, QB. 51 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
- Stefon Diggs: Four snags in victory (opens in new tab)Stefon Diggs, WR. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jayden Daniels: Set to practice during Week 4 (opens in new tab)Jayden Daniels, QB. 51 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jayden Daniels: Traveling to London in Week 4, could sit again (opens in new tab)Jayden Daniels, QB. 51 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Commanders
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Terry McLaurin News FAQ
What is the latest news on Terry McLaurin?
The latest McLaurin update, from September 27: McLaurin solid in win vs. Seattle. McLaurin caught 6 of 9 targets for 77 yards and one touchdown in the 33–31 win vs. Seattle. That was 30% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Terry McLaurin news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 19.7 fantasy points, a WR14 finish, 9.7 above his 10.0 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Terry McLaurin Bio
Terry McLaurin is a wide receiver for the Washington Commanders, where he wears No. 17. Born September 15, 1995, in Indianapolis, IN, he attended Indianapolis Cathedral and played college football at Ohio State.
The Washington Redskins selected McLaurin in round 3, pick 76, of the 2019 NFL Draft.
In 110 regular-season games since 2019, he has caught 508 passes for 7,102 yards and 42 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 8 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Washington Commanders Current team2019–present
Selected in round 3, pick 76, of the 2019 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 108 of 110 games.
College: Ohio State
Transactions
- ActivatedActivated by the Washington Commanders.
- ActivatedActivated by the Washington Commanders.
- SignedSigned with the Washington Redskins.
- DraftedSelected by the Washington Redskins in round 3, pick 76.
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About Terry McLaurin: Bio FAQ
How old is Terry McLaurin?
Terry McLaurin is 31 years old. He was born on September 15, 1995. 2026 is his 8th NFL season.
How tall is Terry McLaurin?
Terry McLaurin is 6 feet tall (6'0"), listed at 210 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Washington Commanders.
How much does Terry McLaurin weigh?
Terry McLaurin weighs 210 pounds, his listed weight on the Washington Commanders roster. He is listed at 6'0".
What number does Terry McLaurin wear?
Terry McLaurin wears number 17 for the Washington Commanders. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Terry McLaurin play?
Terry McLaurin plays wide receiver for the Washington Commanders, wearing number 17. 2026 is his 8th season in the NFL.
What team does Terry McLaurin play for?
Terry McLaurin plays for the Washington Commanders as a wide receiver. He has been with the Commanders since 2019.
Where did Terry McLaurin go to college?
Terry McLaurin played college football at Ohio State, after attending Indianapolis Cathedral (IN). The Washington Commanders drafted him out of Ohio State in 2019.
When was Terry McLaurin drafted?
The Washington Commanders selected Terry McLaurin in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft with the 76th overall pick, out of Ohio State.
What round was Terry McLaurin drafted in?
Terry McLaurin was a third-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, taken 76th overall by the Washington Commanders.
What pick was Terry McLaurin in the NFL Draft?
Terry McLaurin was the 76th overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft, selected by the Washington Commanders in the third round.
Where is Terry McLaurin from?
Terry McLaurin went to high school in Indiana, at Indianapolis Cathedral, before playing college football at Ohio State.
When is Terry McLaurin's birthday?
Terry McLaurin's birthday is September 15. He was born on September 15, 1995 and is 31 years old.
How long has Terry McLaurin been in the NFL?
2026 is Terry McLaurin's 8th NFL season; he entered the league in 2019 as a third-round pick of the Washington Commanders. View his career statistics.
What teams has Terry McLaurin played for?
Terry McLaurin has played for the Washington Commanders. View his career statistics.
What year did Terry McLaurin enter the NFL?
Terry McLaurin entered the NFL in 2019, when the Washington Commanders drafted him in the third round. 2026 is his 8th season.