Overview
- Terry McLaurin was confirmed active for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants but is expected to have a reduced snap count because of a hamstring that kept him out last week.
- Head coach Dan Quinn said the heavy rain at MetLife Stadium will not factor into availability decisions, so McLaurin’s playing status is driven by injury management not weather.
- Jayden Daniels returned to full practice this week and carries no game designation, increasing the team’s confidence at quarterback after Marcus Mariota was ruled out with a sprained MCL.
- Stefon Diggs is ruled out with a hamstring injury, and the Commanders elevated Van Jefferson and Darren Hall, signed Austin Keys, and activated Deatrich Wise Jr. to fill short-term depth needs.
- The reduced usage for McLaurin signals a deliberate snap-management plan to protect his hamstring and means the passing game will lean more on other targets and the running game for the foreseeable short term.