Commanders fans stunned by laughable Terry McLaurin Week 1 prediction

"Terry McLaurin is back with the Washington Commanders after finally securing a long-term contract extension. However, one NFL analyst thought his lack of activity throughout the summer could be his undoing in Week 1 against the New York Giants. McLaurin missed months of practice as his contract battle threatened to go over the edge. Thankfully, everything worked out in the end, but it's now a race against time for the wide receiver en route to making a leading contribution at Northwest Stadium on September 7."

"[Terry] McLaurin could not ask for a tougher matchup. He has struggled against the Giants in the last two years, averaging just 48.8 yards per game in his last five games against New York. McLaurin only had 41 total receiving yards in his two games against the Giants in 2024. McLaurin will now go head-to-head with star cornerback Paulson Adebo, whom the Giants acquired in free agency. Adebo only allowed 34 receptions on 281 coverage snaps in 2024, according to Pro Football Focus. For whatever reason, the Giants seem to have his number, and the matchup will only get tougher in 2025."

"The Commanders might limit McLaurin's reps, but that seems unlikely. He's professional enough to stay in shape. Once the timing improves with superstar quarterback Jayden Daniels in the coming days, that should ensure some prominent involvement for the third-round pick out of Ohio State. While nothing could be completely dismissed after such a turbulent offseason, McLaurin always rises to the occasion. And if Adebo is tasked with going up against the gifted pass-catcher, he's going to have his work cut out for him."

Terry McLaurin signed a long-term extension with the Washington Commanders after missing months of practice during a contract standoff. The missed reps create urgency for McLaurin to regain timing and conditioning ahead of Week 1 at Northwest Stadium on September 7. The Commanders could limit his reps, but McLaurin is expected to stay in shape and build chemistry with quarterback Jayden Daniels. McLaurin has averaged 48.8 yards per game in his last five games versus the Giants and totaled 41 receiving yards in two 2024 meetings. Paulson Adebo allowed 34 receptions on 281 coverage snaps in 2024, according to Pro Football Focus.

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