Alright, so I’ve been diving deep into fantasy football prep, as one does, and Terry McLaurin’s name keeps popping up. So, I figured I’d do a proper deep-dive and see what’s what with him this year. Here’s my personal journey figuring this dude out.
Digging into the Stats
First thing I did was pull up his stats from last year. Nothing fancy, just looked at the basic stuff. Receptions, yards, touchdowns – the usual suspects. I wanted to get a baseline, you know? See how consistent he was, were there any huge games, any total duds?
What I noticed: He’s Mr. Consistent. Like, seriously. He’s not going to explode for 200 yards and 3 TDs, that’s not his game normally. But he’s also probably not going to give you a goose egg. He’s just there, getting his targets, racking up those catches, and quietly getting into good yardage totals.
The Quarterback Situation
Then, obviously, I had to check out who’s throwing him the ball. Quarterback play is HUGE for wide receivers. A bad QB can totally tank a receiver’s fantasy value. We’ve all been burned by that before, right?
The Commanders took Jayden Daniels with the number two pick. Ok so that what i’m dealing with, a rookie. Gotta see if he can really play, and how he likes to throw the ball.
- Pros: Rookie QBs, especially dual-threat guys like Daniels, can sometimes lean on their top receiver as a safety blanket. That could mean a ton of targets for McLaurin.
- Cons: Rookie QBs are, well, rookies. They make mistakes. They might not be accurate. They might not see the field well. It’s a gamble.
The Offensive Scheme
Next up, I tried to figure out what kind of offense the Commanders are running. Are they a pass-heavy team? Do they like to spread the ball around? This is super important, and honestly, it’s sometimes hard to get a good read on this before the season starts.
Did some digging, and they have new head coach, a new offensive coordinator. They might want to establish the run more, it’s anyones guess. I watched some interviews, read some articles, trying to pick up any clues I could.
Putting It All Together
So, after all this digging, here’s where I landed with McLaurin. He is not a bad player, but he could be better with a different team, or with a different QB.
He’s probably a solid WR2, maybe a WR3 in some leagues. I wouldn’t reach for him, but if he falls to me at the right spot, I’d definitely consider grabbing him. He’s the kind of guy who won’t win you your league, but he probably won’t lose it for you either. That’s valuable, especially in those deeper leagues.
But, like with any fantasy player, you gotta keep an eye on him. Watch those preseason games, see how he’s connecting with Daniels, and adjust your expectations accordingly. Fantasy football is all about staying flexible, you feel me?
