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Jalon Daniels or Terry McLaurin

Who Should I Start? - Week 5 • Start New
Jalon Daniels

Jalon Daniels

QB • Tampa Bay Bucs TB
Terry McLaurin

Terry McLaurin

WR • Washington Commanders WAS
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Daniels over McLaurin

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Daniels ... 40%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 14.5
CMP/ATT PASS YD PASS TD INT RUSH YD RUSH TD FPTS
19.1/30.6 212.9 1.4 1.1 24.2 0.1 14.5
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Outlook Jalon Daniels

Jalon Daniels at Dallas — Dual-Threat Rookie Faces High-Scoring Road Test

Daniels steps into his second career start with Baker Mayfield officially ruled out due to a thumb injury. The undrafted rookie flashed dual-threat capability in his starting debut against Green Bay, and he now leads an 0-4 Buccaneers offense into a matchup where Tampa Bay is a sizable road underdog.

In what projects as a high-scoring environment, our models forecast Daniels for approximately 202 passing yards, 1.3 touchdowns, and 23 yards on the ground (13.8 fantasy points). His mobility provides an intriguing fantasy floor, but lingering turnover issues—throwing three interceptions over his first two appearances—keep him as a risky streaming option or Superflex play rather than a standard single-QB starter.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 3 hrs ago
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting McLaurin over Daniels

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

McLaurin ... 20%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 12.09
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.59 50.75 0.4 12.09
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Coming soon.
Outlook Terry McLaurin

Terry McLaurin vs NYG — Hamstring Concerns Cloud Divisional Matchup

After missing last week's matchup in London due to a hamstring tweak, McLaurin remained limited to side work during Wednesday's practice. As Washington's primary outside receiver on the depth chart, his availability is critical for quarterback Jayden Daniels, but soft-tissue injuries always carry substantial risk. Fantasy managers must check back frequently for practice updates heading into the weekend.

If cleared to play, our weekly projection tabs McLaurin for approximately 12.1 fantasy points on roughly 7 targets and 51 receiving yards. His fantasy start rate has plummeted to 34% amid the uncertainty, reflecting the risk of in-game setbacks or a limited snap count. Consider him a volatile flex option if active, but ensure you have a viable contingency plan ready.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 3 hrs ago
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Performance Jalon Daniels
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YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
14870.412550
Season stats based on the past 7 days

YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
14863.313640
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Terry McLaurin
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
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Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
67712.8301
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Jalon Daniels
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 GB 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Terry McLaurin
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 IND 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Jalon Daniels
OWN
 
4%
+1.69 compared to last week
START
 
2%
+1.59 compared to last week
OWN/START Terry McLaurin
OWN
99%
-0.84 compared to last week
START
34%
-32.17 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Jalon Daniels
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Terry McLaurin
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Jalon Daniels

    Overview

  • A good quarterback can mean the world of difference in such a pass heavy league.
  • Experts don't even rank him among QB's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 40th with 10.32 total points (2.58 avg).
  • Currently 101.14 points behind the leader: Josh Allen
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 2.6 PPG.
  • QB Stats

  • Top 50 in pass yards with 148 (37.00 per game) and is currently ranked 41st among QB.
  • Top 50 in pass tds with 1 (0.25 per game) and is currently ranked 37th among QB.
  • Top 10 in interceptions with 3 (0.75 per game) and is currently ranked 9th.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 4 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Yards: +148, TDs: +1, INTs: +3
  • Season Outlook

  • PASS YDS: 0, PASS TDS: 0, RUSH YDS: 0, RUSH TDS: 0
Breakdown Terry McLaurin

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 58th with 20.10 total points (5.03 avg).
  • Currently 64.56 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Hamstring (Since Oct 2, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.8 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 63rd among WR.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 37th among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 68th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: EVEN, Rec Yards: -8 Rec TDs: +1,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 72, REC YDS: 920, REC TDS: 8
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Jalon Daniels

No Injury Reported

Injury Terry McLaurin

HAMSTRING - Since Oct 2, 2026

McLaurin did not practice on Wednesday heading into Week 5 versus the Giants.
Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Jalon Daniels

Week 5
Tampa Bay Bucs @ Dallas Cowboys

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
28.00392.7520402.83
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 9th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 31st with 6.00 total points (1.50 avg).
  • Currently 42 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.5 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 31st in rush defense with 601 (150.25 per game).
  • Ranked 21st in pass defense with 970 (242.50 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 28.00 per game and currently ranked 28th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 23rd in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -39.75, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: -1, INTs: -1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -5,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 36, INT: 9, TDS: 3, PA/G: 31.9, YDS/G: 400.6
Matchups Terry McLaurin

Week 5
Washington Commanders VS New York Giants

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
19.75321.2586313.75
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 22nd among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 10th with 29.00 total points (7.25 avg).
  • Currently 19 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is doing a better than most people thought he would.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 3.8 PPG. If you don"t have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in total yards against with 321.25 per game and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 6 in turnovers with 8 (2.00 per game) and is currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Ranked 15th in rush defense with 436 (109.00 per game).
  • Top 8 in pass defense with 849 (212.25 per game) and is currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 4 in interceptions with 6 (1.50 per game) and currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 8 in points against with 19.75 per game and currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 2 in Total TDs with 1 (0.25 per game) and currently ranked 2nd among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -87, Turnovers: +5 Sacks: -7, INTs: +3, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: -5.5,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 33, INT: 11, TDS: 4, PA/G: 27.4, YDS/G: 382
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Jalon Daniels
0.00
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Terry McLaurin
16.99
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Jalon Daniels
PASS RUSH
YR TM GP YD CMP% TD INT RAT YD TD FUM
2026 TB 2 148 63% 1 3 44.9 64 0 0
ON PACE 9 666 63% 5 14 44.9 288 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 2 148 63% 1 3 44.9 64 0 0
Career Terry McLaurin
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2019 WAS 14 93 58 919 15.8 7 0 0 0 0
2020 WAS 16 141 93 1193 12.8 4 2 30 15 0
2021 WAS 16 131 77 1053 13.7 5 1 12 12 0
2022 WAS 16 120 77 1191 15.5 5 7 29 4.1 0
2023 WAS 16 130 79 1002 12.7 4 0 0 0 1
2024 WAS 16 117 82 1096 13.4 13 2 2 1 0
2025 WAS 10 60 38 582 15.3 3 0 0 0 0
2026 WAS 3 22 10 141 14.1 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 14 99 45 635 14.1 5 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 16 110 71 969 13.6 8 1 1 1 0
Totals 114 837 528 7404 14.0 45 12 73 6.1 1
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