McLaurin now likely to miss London game, reporters say; official status still questionable

Terry McLaurin is now likely to miss Sunday's game against Indianapolis in London, Ben Standig reported Saturday, citing multiple sources. Nicki Jhabvala also reported that it was looking like the Washington receiver would sit, while emphasizing that no final decision had been made.

Washington's official injury report still lists McLaurin as questionable with a hamstring injury. Saturday's reporting changes the outlook from Friday's unresolved designation; it is not an official ruling him out. Jhabvala reported that the problem was not considered long-term, without supplying a return date.

The receiver was limited Friday after carrying no injury listing Wednesday or Thursday. Running back Rachaad White is out with a shoulder injury after missing all three practices. Those absences and uncertainty surround Marcus Mariota's second straight start in place of Jayden Daniels.

Coach Dan Quinn ruled Daniels out Friday after the quarterback returned to limited practice while recovering from a dislocated left elbow.

Daniels traveled with the Commanders and practiced in a brace. Quinn still ruled him out for Sunday. Quinn said the team would reassess him next week after another full week of practice; he did not promise a return against the Giants.

Mariota takes over again after helping Washington beat Seattle 33-31 last weekend. He completed 19 of 31 passes for 183 yards and three touchdowns, according to NBC Sports. NFL.com reported that he threw no interceptions and finished with a 110.0 passer rating.

The London decision gives Washington a settled starter after a week in which Daniels' practice participation left the question open. Daniels injured his non-throwing elbow during the Week 2 loss at Dallas, and Mariota has handled the offense since that injury. Washington will use the same starter who handled last weekend’s win.

Help returns around Mariota

Quinn also said tight end Chig Okonkwo and linebacker Frankie Luvu will play against Indianapolis, NBC Sports reported. Both missed Washington's previous two games. Okonkwo's return restores a receiving option for Mariota; Luvu's return concerns the other side of the ball.

The quarterback matchup comes against a Colts defense that allowed 276 passing yards per game through three weeks, according to NFL.com. That figure describes Indianapolis' opening stretch and does not establish what Mariota will produce Sunday.

For fantasy managers, Friday resolves the immediate lineup question: Daniels is out and Mariota is the starter. Washington's next practice reports will supply the evidence for a later Daniels decision. His return to limited work this week should not be treated as a confirmed return date.