Is Terry McLaurin playing tonight? Commanders' WR raises fans' injury concerns, number questions

Billy Heyen

Is Terry McLaurin playing tonight? Commanders' WR raises fans' injury concerns, number questions image

Terry McLaurin waited a long time this offseason to get a new contract extension with the Washington Commanders.

Then, he had a quiet Week 1 despite the Commanders' win over the New York Giants.

That had fans wondering what was going on as he got off to a slow start on Thursday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers.

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Is Terry McLaurin playing tonight?

Yes, Terry McLaurin is playing in Week 2 on Thursday Night Football.

He was expected to get a full allotment of snaps after playing 79% of plays in Week 1, and he was out there early and often for Washington.

Is Terry McLaurin injured?

No, Terry McLaurin is not injured.

What number is Terry McLaurin?

Terry McLaurin wears jersey number 17.

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Where is Terry McLaurin?

It has just been a slow start for McLaurin this season.

He's still the No. 1 WR for the Commanders.

Deebo Samuel had a big Week 1 as the WR2, but he isn't taking over Scary Terry's role as Jayden Daniels' top target.

McLaurin will get going sooner rather than later.

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Billy Heyen

Billy Heyen is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. He is a 2019 graduate of Syracuse University who has written about many sports and fantasy sports for The Sporting News. Sports reporting work has also appeared in a number of newspapers, including the Sandusky Register and Rochester Democrat & Chronicle