Wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel will actively participate in the Washington Commanders’ upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football. Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed their status ahead of the match, which will mark the first time since Week 3 that both players will be on the field together.
Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel Return
Terry McLaurin faced a quad injury in a previous game against the Las Vegas Raiders and has not played since. Meanwhile, Deebo Samuel has been recovering from a heel injury that prevented him from competing in last week’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Both players participated fully in practice throughout the week, signaling a positive return for the Commanders. “Terry and Deebo have both had good weeks, and we’re excited to get them back out on the field,” Quinn stated. McLaurin expressed his readiness, saying he felt much better after a routerunning session with the training staff last Monday.
McLaurin’s Performance
- McLaurin had limited participation last week but showed improvement this week.
- He mentioned feeling good after two solid practice days.
- “It’s just getting back into the rhythm of football,” McLaurin said.
Samuel’s Contribution
Deebo Samuel has emerged as a key player in the absence of McLaurin, recording 315 receiving yards and four total touchdowns this season. Despite a recent heel injury, Samuel is optimistic about his performance against the Chiefs. He stated the injury was “not an issue” and expressed excitement about returning to action alongside McLaurin.
Game Impact
Both receivers are expected to enhance the Commanders’ offensive strategy, especially against the Chiefs, who possess a formidable top 10 offense and defense. Their presence aims to diversify the Commanders’ attack, which had relied heavily on the run game and backup players during the last matchup.
“There’s certain coverages that teams aren’t willing to play when you have guys like that on the field,” offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury noted. “They can definitely help open things up if they’re able to go.”
Injury Updates
- Colson Yankoff (tight end) has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury.
- Quarterback Jayden Daniels was also ruled out with a similar injury, allowing Marcus Mariota to start.
- Daron Payne (defensive tackle) is questionable due to a toe injury after missing practice all week.
- Kicker Matt Gay is also listed as questionable with a back injury.
This week’s injury report shows fewer concerns compared to previous weeks, a relief for the Commanders as they face the Chiefs in an important matchup.