The Lions will soon have to deal with Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin, who has registered at least 1,000 yards in five straight seasons.
The Washington Commanders’ star wide receiver is elite at ball-tracking, a skill that is difficult — but not impossible — to measure.
In their first meeting, Terry McLaurin was kept quiet, but this time the Washington Commanders plan on making a lot more noise.
The Washington Commanders have won a playoff game for the first time since 2006 thanks to the efforts led by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. Daniels threw for 268 yards and two touchdowns as the Commanders beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 on Wild Card weekend.
Indiana Mr. Football is Washington's first option at wide receiver. The Commanders remain alive after a walk-off win over Tampa Bay.
Terry McLaurin was Jayden Daniels' top target last week, just like he was for most of the season. Our NFL betting picks explain why "Scary Terry" is set up for success once more vs. the Lions on Saturday night.
Terry McLaurin is the heart and soul of the Washington Commanders. On Sunday night, McLaurin, in his first career playoff game, caught seven passes for 89 yards, including a touchdown in Washington's 23-20 over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC wild-card round.
Despite having all-world running back Barry Sanders, the Lions were no match against heavily favored Washington, which rolled to a 41-10 win en route to its third Super Bowl triumph.  The tables have turned for Saturday night's playoff between the two teams.
The Washington Commanders won their first playoff game in 19 years on Sunday night, edging out the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a 23–20 nail-biter that came down to the final seconds.
This time rookie superstar Jayden Daniels foud Terry McLaurin for the touchdown and 20-17 lead after the PAT. The lead was short-live as Chase McLaughlin kicked a 32-yard field to knot things at 20 with 4:41 to go.
Washington could construct a formidable duo on offense with this scenario.