Terry McLaurin, the Commanders’ star wide receiver, is “likely” to miss their crucial Week 4 game against the Indianapolis Colts in London because of a hamstring injury. This is a brutal blow for a team already staring down a pivotal matchup with their season on the line.
Injury Report Hits Hard
Ben Standig of Last Man Standig broke the news that McLaurin, despite some early hope he might push through, is now expected to sit out Sunday. He only popped up on the injury report Friday as a limited participant, which, let’s be real, is never a good sign. Late additions usually mean bad things, and unfortunately, that’s exactly what’s unfolding here. McLaurin won’t be the only one sidelined either. Quarterback Jayden Daniels is inactive, and running back Rachaad White is also set to miss the game. This means the Commanders are heading into a must-win game without three key offensive weapons.
Who Steps Up in London?
So, with their top receiver out, who steps up? Stefon Diggs is obviously gonna be the Commanders’ go-to guy, their undisputed No. 1 target. But keep an eye on rookie Antonio Williams. He’s shown some impressive flashes early this season, and now he’s likely to get a ton more work. Guys like Treylon Burks, Dyami Brown, Jaylin Lane, and Luke McCaffrey could all get more chances in the passing game too. Plus, tight end Chigozeim Okonkwo and running backs Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Austin Ekeler are gonna have to carry a bigger load in the offense. They absolutely have to deliver if this team wants to avoid falling to 1-3.
Losing your No. 1 receiver, plus your starting quarterback and a key running back, is a tough pill to swallow, especially for a 1-2 team. Both the Commanders and Colts are sitting at 1-2, and the losing team will likely be looking at a major uphill battle to make the playoffs. But here’s the silver lining: the Colts defense isn’t exactly a brick wall. So, even with these key absences, the Commanders still have a real chance to grab a win in London. This Sunday’s game is absolutely massive, and for whichever team loses, that playoff road is about to get incredibly steep.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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