WR Terry McLaurin, WAS (1 Viewer)

[Grahamburn]

He's playing for a new contract, he'll do well. If not, he might be asked to restructure and/or get cut. I don't expect them to win more than 7 games, lots of garbage time. Rookie QB has the juice and beyond McLaurin, there aren't many certainties on this offense.

Wherever you have him ranked, bump him up 5 slots.

You think McLaurin might get cut? Wut?

He’s still got a rookie QB. Daniels throws a nice deep ball, but will he have time to get it off?

They threw it more than anyone last year and Terry was still middling at best barely cracking 1,000 yards.

I’d tap the breaks. This is the only real weapon they have. He’s going to see every team’s #1 CB and that guy will have help.

My prediction would be WAS is drafting another WR or an OT in the top 10.

 

[Grahamburn]

I am targeting him as my #3 WR everywhere. He has DJ Moore from 2023, and AJ Brown from 2022 written all over him. Guy that has consistently performed well with below average QB play, and now has a real QB in Daniels

2019 58 rec 919 yards 7 tds (Case Keenum (8) / Dwayne Haskins (7) / Colt McCoy (1))
2020 87 rec 1,118 yards 4 tds (Alex Smith (INJURY) (6) / Dwayne Haskins (6) / Kyle Allen (4))
2021 77 rec 1,053 yards 5 tds (Taylor Heinicke (15) / Ryan Fitzpatrick (1) / Garrett Gilbert (1)
2022 77 rec 1,191 yards 5 tds (Taylor Heinicke (9) / Carson Wentz (7) / Sam Howell (1)
2023 79 rec 1,002 yards 4 tds (Sam Howell
2023 ??? ???? ??? (Jayden Daniels)

The guys in bold are the only guys that I would consider somewhat positive for him, but not one of them are in the same tier as Jayden Daniels.

90 rec, 1300, 8 tds is type of celing year I can see McLaurin having

More like FLOOR season

That would be the best season ever by a WR with a rookie QB.

Ranking top 10 seasons by a WR with rookie QB under center: These wideouts thrived with their new passers

Which pass-catchers benefitted most from their rookie QBs?

www.cbssports.com

 

[zeeshan2]

In a league where teams are being more intentional about deploying their No. 1 WRs in creative, multiple ways to create matchup advantages for them and the whole offense, Washington is woefully behind with its usage of its best wideout by a country mile.

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[TampaMike19]

Hopkins did decent in this role with Kliff but uh…yeah not ideal with a rookie qb

 

[zeeshan2]

Hopkins did decent in this role with Kliff but uh…yeah not ideal with a rookie qb

especially with a qb that scrambled on 6 of his 12 dropbacks when he was pressured

 

[kface]

If you are McLaurin I wonder how much you are thinking about how much a waste of a career this is for you
Guys a stud on the right team

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

If you are McLaurin I wonder how much you are thinking about how much a waste of a career this is for you
Guys a stud on the right team

Also also another glaring example of a player who was hyped up beyond reason in the preseason “based on his talent finally getting a good quarterback”.

The problem is, they got a good quarterback that they aren’t throwing with.

I traded for TMc last year to make a playoff run and he definitely helped. I’m very worried that I have to start him now. Hopefully as the move on Washington starts passing Moore and TMc Ability will be the primary beneficiary.

 

[ffmail4me]

My spider-sense says Terry is going to have a big game this weekend. I mean, the Giants aren't exactly all world on defense and its the first home game. I know how badly Peters and Coach want to win for the home crowd. They have to get him involved. I feel like they will.

 

[osubuckeyeman]

My spider-sense says Terry is going to have a big game this weekend. I mean, the Giants aren't exactly all world on defense and its the first home game. I know how badly Peters and Coach want to win for the home crowd. They have to get him involved. I feel like they will.

He normally does. I think the stat is over 13 points per game in ppr each of the last six games against the Giants. I think I heard that on Matthew Berry's show, though not sure.

 

[King of the Jungle]

If you are McLaurin I wonder how much you are thinking about how much a waste of a career this is for you
Guys a stud on the right team

Also also another glaring example of a player who was hyped up beyond reason in the preseason “based on his talent finally getting a good quarterback”.

The problem is, they got a good quarterback that they aren’t throwing with.

I traded for TMc last year to make a playoff run and he definitely helped. I’m very worried that I have to start him now. Hopefully as the move on Washington starts passing Moore and TMc Ability will be the primary beneficiary.

I bought and reached for him earlier than I should in redraft. Long year, so hopefully he starts putting together some chemistry with Jayden. Rough start however….

 

[Chaka]

If you are McLaurin I wonder how much you are thinking about how much a waste of a career this is for you
Guys a stud on the right team

Also also another glaring example of a player who was hyped up beyond reason in the preseason “based on his talent finally getting a good quarterback”.

The problem is, they got a good quarterback that they aren’t throwing with.

I traded for TMc last year to make a playoff run and he definitely helped. I’m very worried that I have to start him now. Hopefully as the move on Washington starts passing Moore and TMc Ability will be the primary beneficiary.

I think it depends on how you view Daniels as a passer. I am very high on McLaurin, probably got caught up in the hype along with everyone else but even then he came as a WR3 in the FBG Home League (5.12 as the WR29 off the board) and in my main league as my WR4 at pick 10.05 (10 team league and we combine TEs with WRs).

So even with the hype his cost wasn't crazy and I think a reasonable view should always have accounted for a slow start.

I view him as a hold in redraft or, perhaps as a name recognition trade piece to try and sell someone on a big trade.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

I view him as a hold in redraft or, perhaps as a name recognition trade piece to try and sell someone on a big trade.

I have him on 1 dynasty roster. Need the WR with Puka out, so here’s hoping yall are right.

 

[zed2283]

Really, really hard to get 22 yards on 6 catches.

 

[Payne]

Like Amari Cooper, great player in a horrible spot.

 

[urbanhack]

Like Amari Cooper, great player in a horrible spot.

Cooper hasn't been great so far. He's dropped big passes in both of the first two games.

 

[Faust]

Austin Gayle
Terry McLaurin is the only WR in the NFL with 16+ routes run on third and fourth downs this season and zero (!!!) targets.

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[ffmail4me]

I am pretty sure this is on the OC. He is wanting Daniels to get the ball out so quick (and I think I read he's had one of the fastest average release times in the entire league) to protect him, but he has to take the kid gloves off and let Terry run some deep routes and take some shots downfield. But I'm sure its been by design to get Daniels comfortable and protect him from hits/sacks.

 

[Chaka]

Really, really hard to get 22 yards on 6 catches.

Right? Jahmyr Gibbs did it on 7.

McLaurin's an amateur.

 

[RaidersAreOne]

Congrats to those who weathered the Scary Terry slow start and kept him in the lineup!

 

[Payne]

I think last night was the coming out party. Something seemed to click last night between Daniels and Terry.

The potential was there for a three TD game last night.

 

[boilerdave]

Are we seriously downgrading Terry Mc and considering other options if Daniels is out this week?

 

[Payne]

Are we seriously downgrading Terry Mc and considering other options if Daniels is out this week?

Depends on your options, but to me, he is still a top 24 WR.

 

[Crazy8s--]

I can't afford to sit him. He produced without Daniels last week.

 

[Birdie048]

Are we seriously downgrading Terry Mc and considering other options if Daniels is out this week?

I am strongly considering benching him over C Ridley Ten or Jauan Jennings SF (if he plays) due to the Chi Def --> IF Chi DB Brisker & Kyler Gordan both play.
If they both sit, Scary Terry is in my lineup!

 

[Scoresman]

My weekly decision of starting Terry over Tyreek is more interesting with the Daniels injury and Tyreek tweeting that everyone needs to start him this week.

Still going Terry if Tua doesnt start.

 

[nittanylion]

The Sports Junkies had a credible major-network NFL reporter, who covers the WFT'skins on their show this AM, I'm sorry I don't remember whom. He appears on their show regularly.

He related that while he was attending practice yesterday, he spoke with Zach Ertz, who told him that the Kingsbury offensive system is almost identical to the one Mariota ran with plenty of success at University of Oregon, and that Mariota had never played in an offense like that since he's been in the NFL. Ertz was confident the offense could function efficiently with Mariota temporarily manning the pivot.

Just passing this on. Take it for what it's worth.

 

[TLEF316]

While I've never been a Mariotta fan (I never believed in him coming out. Thought the dink and dunk Oregon offense he played in would not translate) I dont think he'll be that much of a drag on McLaurin this week. He's a savvy vet now and I think he'll be fine. Not expecting a massive game, but WR2 type numbers should be attainable.

 

[TampaMike19]

The Sports Junkies had a credible major-network NFL reporter, who covers the WFT'skins on their show this AM, I'm sorry I don't remember whom. He appears on their show regularly.

He related that while he was attending practice yesterday, he spoke with Zach Ertz, who told him that the Kingsbury offensive system is almost identical to the one Mariota ran with plenty of success at University of Oregon, and that Mariota had never played in an offense like that since he's been in the NFL. Ertz was confident the offense could function efficiently with Mariota temporarily manning the pivot.

Just passing this on. Take it for what it's worth.

I mean...Mariota is 30 years old. The only upshot here is if this is a Geno/Darnold type situation where rising tides lift all boats. Odds are he's just a high-end backup.

That said, the infrastructure is conducive to success. But the problem is the Bears are off BYE and have had enough time to prepare for Mariota. It's going to be difficult but I can see the Commanders scoring a few points. Just think Jayden is worth 7-10 real life points to his team.

 

[Birdie048]

Reports are that Chicago top 2 DB, S Jaquan Brisker and CB Kyle Gordon are ruled out for Wash game.
This makes me confident in starting McLaurin this week.

 

[Dez]

Reports are that Chicago top 2 DB, S Jaquan Brisker and CB Kyle Gordon are ruled out for Wash game.
This makes me confident in starting McLaurin this week.

I am pretty sure Jaylon Johnson is their shutdown corner so McLaurin has to contend with that plus if Daniels is out that makes it even worse.

 

[zed2283]

Ok, so where are we now? Take away that one fluke play (I know, I know) and he had two really bad games in a row.

Is the defense just taking him away?

 

[BlackCrowes]

Ok, so where are we now? Take away that one fluke play (I know, I know) and he had two really bad games in a row.

Is the defense just taking him away?

Last week I get. I’m not sure what happened this week. He saved it though in the 5 craziest minutes I think I’ve ever seen.

 

[Chaka]

Ok, so where are we now? Take away that one fluke play (I know, I know) and he had two really bad games in a row.

Is the defense just taking him away?

I don't know about everyone else but I'm thrilled that I have an every week starter who has had three down games in 12 weeks and has provided an incredible return on investment.

 

[Birdie048]

Trevon Diggs was not in the game, but the I think the DL was the problem with Daniels not getting time to see McLaurin (from what little of the game I saw). There was moderate pressure up front causing the OL to shuffle some things. I forget who was out for Wash OL RG Andrew Wylie went out during the game with a concussion creating more of a problem for Daniels to have time under pressure.

 

[kface]

Trevon Diggs was not in the game, but the I think the DL was the problem with Daniels not getting time to see McLaurin (from what little of the game I saw). There was moderate pressure up front causing the OL to shuffle some things. I forget who was out for Wash OL RG Andrew Wylie went out during the game with a concussion creating more of a problem for Daniels to have time under pressure.

I also think the shine is off Daniels right now as well. D's starting to figure him out and he's young so not adjusting all that well

 

[Truebluey]

Helluva game again today.

 

[Chaka]

Helluva game again today.

Helluva season.

 

[fatness]

Ok, so where are we now? Take away that one fluke play (I know, I know) and he had two really bad games in a row.

Is the defense just taking him away?

I don't think the defenses were taking him away. I think Daniels recovering from being injured affected what he could call and run. Daniels was obviously better today than we've seen him in weeks, and McLaurin had a great day.

 

[Buckna]

Nice to see him finally get appreciated, all it took was finally getting a non-scrub QB throwing him the ball. The QB’s that he’s had most of his career were not even backup caliber in many cases.

Have to think Wash adds somebody this offseason that will take a chunk of the pie but enjoy the rest of this great season!

 

[Fat Nick]

Nice to see him finally get appreciated, all it took was finally getting a non-scrub QB throwing him the ball. The QB’s that he’s had most of his career were not even backup caliber in many cases.

Have to think Wash adds somebody this offseason that will take a chunk of the pie but enjoy the rest of this great season!

Agree. I don't think people appreciate how impressive it was to put up 4 straight 1,000 yard receiving seasons (nearly 5 - he missed his rookie year by like 90 yards) with all those horrible QB's on horrible teams under multiple horrible coaches. There are a lot of guys we view as the top WR's in the game who wouldn't have been able to do that. For anybody that doubts his talent, look at the long TD at the end of the Cowboys game. He's elite football fast and has great instincts. Just simply a guy where measurables and playing time didn't do him justice coming out of Ohio State.

 

[kface]

WR5 in my league and climbing - and he was non existent at the start of the season

What a pleasant surprise

 

[Faust]

John Keim
Terry McLaurin has seven touchdowns in the red zone this season. That matches his total for the previous three years combined.

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[Brunell4MVP]

McLaurin has proven me wrong this year. I thought he was a solid WR2. He's a solid WR1. At this pace he might get second team All-Pro.

 

[Birdie048]

My expectations have been exceeded with the new coaching staff in Washington. I saw the potential for lots of passing, but Brian Robinson has really come along too.
Terry McLaurin in my 0.5 PPR league is WR3 behind Chase & Amon-Ra (total points)
Godwin and Nico Collins are also ahead in Pt/game
But still ... Scary Terry is real!

 

[DeaLerZ]

I am targeting him as my #3 WR everywhere. He has DJ Moore from 2023, and AJ Brown from 2022 written all over him. Guy that has consistently performed well with below average QB play, and now has a real QB in Daniels

2019 58 rec 919 yards 7 tds (Case Keenum (8) / Dwayne Haskins (7) / Colt McCoy (1))
2020 87 rec 1,118 yards 4 tds (Alex Smith (INJURY) (6) / Dwayne Haskins (6) / Kyle Allen (4))
2021 77 rec 1,053 yards 5 tds (Taylor Heinicke (15) / Ryan Fitzpatrick (1) / Garrett Gilbert (1)
2022 77 rec 1,191 yards 5 tds (Taylor Heinicke (9) / Carson Wentz (7) / Sam Howell (1)
2023 79 rec 1,002 yards 4 tds (Sam Howell
2023 ??? ???? ??? (Jayden Daniels)

The guys in bold are the only guys that I would consider somewhat positive for him, but not one of them are in the same tier as Jayden Daniels.

90 rec, 1300, 8 tds is type of celing year I can see McLaurin having

More like FLOOR season

That would be the best season ever by a WR with a rookie QB.

Ranking top 10 seasons by a WR with rookie QB under center: These wideouts thrived with their new passers

Which pass-catchers benefitted most from their rookie QBs?

www.cbssports.com

Definitely one of my better calls

14 games so far 68 rec 969 yds 11 tds so far

 

[Grahamburn]

I am targeting him as my #3 WR everywhere. He has DJ Moore from 2023, and AJ Brown from 2022 written all over him. Guy that has consistently performed well with below average QB play, and now has a real QB in Daniels

2019 58 rec 919 yards 7 tds (Case Keenum (8) / Dwayne Haskins (7) / Colt McCoy (1))
2020 87 rec 1,118 yards 4 tds (Alex Smith (INJURY) (6) / Dwayne Haskins (6) / Kyle Allen (4))
2021 77 rec 1,053 yards 5 tds (Taylor Heinicke (15) / Ryan Fitzpatrick (1) / Garrett Gilbert (1)
2022 77 rec 1,191 yards 5 tds (Taylor Heinicke (9) / Carson Wentz (7) / Sam Howell (1)
2023 79 rec 1,002 yards 4 tds (Sam Howell
2023 ??? ???? ??? (Jayden Daniels)

The guys in bold are the only guys that I would consider somewhat positive for him, but not one of them are in the same tier as Jayden Daniels.

90 rec, 1300, 8 tds is type of celing year I can see McLaurin having

More like FLOOR season

That would be the best season ever by a WR with a rookie QB.

Ranking top 10 seasons by a WR with rookie QB under center: These wideouts thrived with their new passers

Which pass-catchers benefitted most from their rookie QBs?

www.cbssports.com

Definitely one of my better calls

14 games so far 68 rec 969 yds 11 tds so far

Yup. Historic year by those guys. Please kick the Hell out of the Falcons in a couple weeks.

 

[Willie Mays Hayes]

Think McLaurin will get schemed open against the Eagles? It's not like you can just go away from him after the year he has had but 1 catch for 10 yards in the last meeting with Philly will make you think.

 

[Monkian]

I benched him the first game. The offense was getting stale at that point, with McLaurin running the vast majority of his routes from the left side. His one catch (if I remember) came later in the game when they moved him to the right side. Also, Daniels was probably still dealing with some rib soreness.

After the bye, McLaurin has been in motion considerably more. I expect more of the same, and he will get schemed open to some extent, but this Philly defense is something different, and I'm not sure how much it will matter. I'm thinking 3-4 catches for 40ish yards. MAYBE he gets a goal line look if the run isn't working.

I'm most certainly considering other options this week. FTR, McLaurin is my flex, so I'm comparing him to RBs as well as WRs for my situation. But the options I liked most - McCormick vs JAX (ankle) and Tillman vs CIN (Possibly no Jameis and still not cleared from concussion) no longer seem appealing. There probably aren't any WW options in most leagues that I'd prefer. I think Coker/Thielen may be available in my league, and would be considered.

 

[King of the Jungle]

Hard to bench the guy but not an optimal matchup. I can live with a bad boxscore versus watching him continue to boom on my bench and trying to get cute with a sub. Waddle would be my only consideration so probably going Scary.

 

[Willie Mays Hayes]

I benched him the first game. The offense was getting stale at that point, with McLaurin running the vast majority of his routes from the left side. His one catch (if I remember) came later in the game when they moved him to the right side. Also, Daniels was probably still dealing with some rib soreness.

After the bye, McLaurin has been in motion considerably more. I expect more of the same, and he will get schemed open to some extent, but this Philly defense is something different, and I'm not sure how much it will matter. I'm thinking 3-4 catches for 40ish yards. MAYBE he gets a goal line look if the run isn't working.

I'm most certainly considering other options this week. FTR, McLaurin is my flex, so I'm comparing him to RBs as well as WRs for my situation. But the options I liked most - McCormick vs JAX (ankle) and Tillman vs CIN (Possibly no Jameis and still not cleared from concussion) no longer seem appealing. There probably aren't any WW options in most leagues that I'd prefer. I think Coker/Thielen may be available in my league, and would be considered.

omg...I can't imagine playing McCormick, Coker or Tillman above McLaurin. It's been a minute since we saw Tillman on the field producing big weeks so this feels like a huge risk.