# How severe is Terry McLaurin's knee injury and how long will he be out?

Here's what the wiki has (from the Terry McLaurin page):

**The injury:** In the first quarter of Monday Night Football vs. the 49ers on Oct 19, McLaurin suffered a **severe left knee injury** — his knee buckled on a non-contact play while trying to get free from CB Deommodore Lenoir on a third-and-9. He was carted off with an air cast and ruled out for the rest of the game (he'd had the Commanders' biggest play of the night, a 27-yard catch, moments earlier).

**How long is he out?** The exact diagnosis and severity were still unclear per the latest report, but the cartage and immediate ruling out strongly suggest something serious — the page says he'll "likely be sidelined for multiple weeks" at minimum. No specific return timeline has been set yet.

**Fantasy context:** This is a brutal spot for the Commanders — Jayden Daniels is already out with blood clots and Marcus Mariota is starting. If you roster McLaurin, you're likely without your WR1 for a while, and Stefon Diggs becomes the clear top target in Washington while he's out. (from the Terry McLaurin and Washington Commanders pages)

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Answered 2026-10-20 by ChatFFB — fantasy football answers from a live news wiki.
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