Commanders Reveal McLaurin Injury Status Before Giants Game
Jayden Daniels will start for Washington against the Giants on Sunday after missing time with an elbow injury. His top receivers are hurt.
- Stefon Diggs is ruled out with a hamstring injury.
- Terry McLaurin is questionable with his own hamstring injury.
- 6-0 is Dan Quinn's head coaching record against the Giants.
- 3-0 is Daniels' career record against New York, with no interceptions.
Why it matters: Washington is 1-3 after losing to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 4. Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota left that game with an MCL injury.
- Daniels hurt his elbow in Week 2 and missed parts of three games.
- 100 rushing yards came from Daniels in the season's first two games.
How 3 sources split on this story
Center coverage, 2 sources: The center frames the game around Washington's injury list and whether Daniels will have healthy targets in a game the team needs.
Right coverage, 1 sources: The right frames it from the Giants' side, focusing on whether their pass rush can contain Daniels and on Quinn's unbeaten record against New York.
What’s next: McLaurin was limited in Friday's practice. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported his snaps would be limited if he plays.
- Without McLaurin, Treylon Burks, Dyami Brown and Luke McCaffrey would see larger roles.
- Rain is forecast. Quinn said wet conditions won't factor into the McLaurin decision.
- Will Daniels limit his running to protect the injured elbow?
- How much can McLaurin play if he is cleared?
