Overview

• After consultations including core‑muscle specialist Dr. William(s) Meyers, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported McLaurin does not need surgery, averting a potential 6–8 week absence.
• Team reports list McLaurin as a non‑participant for a second straight day with a quad issue, and multiple outlets indicate he is trending toward missing Sunday in Atlanta.
• Jayden Daniels returned to limited practice for a second day; he said his availability is up to the medical staff, keeping a Marcus Mariota start in play if he is not cleared.
• Washington’s injury report also showed DNPs for WR Noah Brown, TE John Bates, S Percy Butler and RB Jacory Croskey‑Merritt, tightening depth at multiple offensive spots.
• With McLaurin likely out, analysts and team coverage point to increased roles for Deebo Samuel and Zach Ertz, while Falcons CB A.J. Terrell is also reported as likely out, shaping key matchups.