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Terry McLaurin injury update: Season over after torn patellar tendon

The Commanders ruled out Terry McLaurin for the remainder of the season after he tore his left patellar tendon against the 49ers.

By Cole Hartwell

Terry McLaurin is out for the remainder of the season with a torn left patellar tendon, according to the Associated Press. Coach Dan Quinn confirmed the injury during a news conference the afternoon after Washington’s 23-17 loss to the 49ers.

What happened

McLaurin was carted off the field Monday after suffering a leg injury during the Commanders’ Week 6 game against the San Francisco 49ers. He was wearing a large air cast on his left leg, according to Nicki Jhabvala. Underdog NFL reported that McLaurin was down on the field with trainers Monday. He had been cleared to play in Week 6 after dealing with a hamstring injury that limited him in practice, according to RotoBaller.

Quinn told reporters the Commanders feared McLaurin sustained a serious knee injury. On Tuesday, the Commanders announced that McLaurin would miss the rest of the season.

Context

Through six weeks, McLaurin has 46.0 PPR points, 27 targets, 15 receptions, 230 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in five games. That is 9.2 PPR points per game. In Week 3, he had 19.7 PPR points on nine targets, six receptions, 77 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in 75% of snaps.

McLaurin is the top wide receiver on Washington’s depth chart.

Depth chart

The next wide receivers on the Washington depth chart include Stefon Diggs, Antonio Williams and Treylon Burks.

Diggs has 69.4 PPR points, 38 targets, 24 receptions, 214 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns in five games. Williams has 44.5 PPR points, 26 targets, 18 receptions, 205 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in six games. Burks has 36.2 PPR points, 17 targets, nine receptions, 152 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in five games.

Timeline

On Oct. 20, Fantasy Football Desk reported that McLaurin was carted off the field Monday after going down with a leg injury during the Commanders’ Week 6 game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Also on Oct. 20, Jayden Daniels responded to the news that McLaurin may have suffered a significant knee injury. Daniels called McLaurin “a brother to me.” He added, “It sucks. You see how hard he works … Praying for Terry.”

What’s next

The Commanders have a bye in Week 7.

🏈 Fantasy impact

With McLaurin out for the season, Stefon Diggs is the immediate beneficiary in Washington’s passing game. Diggs already has 69.4 PPR points and four touchdowns through five games, and his role should grow as the top receiving option. Antonio Williams (44.5 PPR points) and Treylon Burks (36.2 PPR points) also gain value. McLaurin can be dropped in redraft leagues. Managers should consider adding Diggs if available and keep an eye on Williams as a deeper add.

Quick answers

Will Terry McLaurin play again this season?

No, the Commanders ruled out Terry McLaurin for the remainder of the season with a torn left patellar tendon.

Who benefits from Terry McLaurin's injury?

Stefon Diggs, Antonio Williams and Treylon Burks are the next wide receivers on the Commanders' depth chart.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 7 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Washington Commanders depth chart, WR (Sleeper)
  4. Jayden Daniels on Terry McLaurin: 'He's a brother to me. It sucks.' (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. Terry McLaurin injury update: Left leg air cast after Week 6 injury (Fantasy Football Desk)
  6. Terry McLaurin carted off with leg injury in Week 6 vs. 49ers (Fantasy Football Desk)
  7. Four things Washington Commanders must do to make up for Terry McLaurin’s loss (Yahoo Sports)

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