McLaurin finished with seven receptions (on 10 targets) for 73 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 20-19 win over the Saints.
McLaurin found the end zone in the first quarter after making an impressive contested catch in the end zone for a 16-yard score. He later connected with Jayden Daniels on a three-yard score in the second quarter to give the Commanders an early 14-0 lead, but the day could have been much bigger for McLaurin. The veteran receiver was missed on multiple wide-open attempts that could have resulted in 50-plus yard scores, but fantasy managers won't be disappointed Sunday's effort in the win over the Saints. Things will get a bit tougher for McLaurin in Week 16 as he and the Commanders play host to the Eagles, where he will profile as a solid WR2 in fantasy.
Robinson fell short of the end zone twice in this one and lost out to Terry McLaurin on a chance for a short-yardage score when McLaurin hauled in a three-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Robinson was largely bottled up in this one, as he averaged just 3.1 YPC on the day, but saw his rushing total buoyed by a 20-yard run early in the third quarter. Robinson handled 21 of the Commanders' 24 running backs carries on Sunday, and will be a volume-based RB2 in Week 16's game against the Eagles.
Daniels was impressive at times. He danced around in the backfield to find Terry McLaurin for a 16-yard score in the first quarter and later hit McLaurin for a three-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Unfortunately, Washington's QB1 also took a season-high eight sacks, while struggling at times to diagnose a Saints defense that generated pressure from all angles while putting the clamps on Washington's receivers. Daniels also missed Terry McLaurin on at least three passes of 50-plus yards that may have gone for scores, keeping both players from what could have been a much bigger day. Daniels and the Commanders narrowly escaped the Big Easy with a much-needed win as they continue to fight for a playoff berth. They'll have their work cut out for them in Week 16 when they play host to the Eagles. Daniels will still profile as a solid QB1 in that matchup.
Jayden Daniels and the Commanders are easily outplaying Jake Haener and the Saints today in New Orleans, but it's not all good news for Washington.