"The Washington Commanders' loss to the Denver Broncos was the closest thing they've had to a win in two months. Unlike the six previous setbacks in their losing skid, this was a hard-fought effort against a quality opponent. There were several reasons for the improved level of play, but the biggest was the long-awaited return of wide receiver Terry McLaurin."
"But none of them come close to matching McLaurin's aura or performance levels. The second-team All-Pro doesn't put up monster numbers every game, but in terms of his impact on the field, he's a complete package. He makes contested grabs. He's a deep ball threat. He's elite in the red zone. And if you ever need a key first down, he's always there."
Terry McLaurin returned after missing most games and immediately produced key plays that kept the Washington Commanders competitive in a close loss to the Denver Broncos. Marcus Mariota publicly praised McLaurin's ability to make big catches, convert third downs, and start drives in overtime. The Commanders lacked comparable pass-catching impact while McLaurin was sidelined, with other receivers and tight ends providing flashes but not matching his complete skill set. McLaurin's contested catches, deep-threat capability, red-zone prowess, and reliability on crucial downs contributed directly to the team's improved performance.
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