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Even though the Washington Commanders will be without Terry McLaurin for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons, he could potentially avoid a long-term absence due to a quad injury.

Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler (starts at :35 mark), McLaurin won’t be placed on injured reserve even though there is “no certainty” at this point for his return.

McLaurin suffered the injury while being tackled after making a 56-yard catch in Washington’s Week 3 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Commanders have sought out different opinions to rule out other potential issues. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported on Wednesday that McLaurin met with one of the leading experts on core muscle injuries.

Washington’s official injury reportÂonly lists McLaurin as having a quad injury. Head coach Dan Quinn told reporters on Friday the star receiver won’t play in Week 4 and is considered “week to week” at this point.

A stint on injured reserve would require McLaurin to miss at least four games. The Commanders will also be without Jayden Daniels against the Falcons. It will be his second consecutive game missed due to a knee injury.

McLaurin’s streak of 72 consecutive games played will come to an end with his absence in Week 4. The last time he sat out was Week 16 of the 2020 season due to an ankle injury.

The two-time Pro Bowler has only missed three games in his career to this point, not including Sunday.

Washington’s schedule starts to get more difficult after this week. Its next six games are against the Los Angeles Chargers, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions.

McLaurin is one of only three Commanders receivers with at least 10 receptions. He leads the team with 149 yards. Deebo Samuel and Luke McCaffrey will likely see more targets until McLaurin returns.

Washington also figures to rely heavily on its rushing attack that ranks second in the NFL with 157.3 yards per game.

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Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin may avoid undergoing surgery that on the quad injury that has kept him out of practice this week, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported Thursday.

“My understanding is there will be no surgery, not as of right now,” Garafolo said on Thursday’s episode of NFL GameDay Kickoff.

Garafolo added that it is still unlikely McLaurin will be able to play in Sunday’s Week 4 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons.

The Commanders may still be hoping McLaurin can return more quickly without the prospective surgery, which would sideline him for six to eight weeks, according to Garafolo.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported earlier this week that McLaurin was seeking multiple opinions after injuring his quad during the Commanders’ Week 3 win over the Las Vegas Raiders last Sunday.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday that one of the doctors McLaurin had spoken with was a core muscle specialist, Dr. Williams Meyers.

Meyers has operated on other NFL players including Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson, NBC Sports’ Josh Alper reported.

McLaurin had recorded three catches for 74 yards before leaving Sunday’s game. He appeared to suffer the injury when he was tackled after catching a 56-yard pass in the third quarter.

McLaurin ranks behind only Deebo Samuel and Zach Ertz for the team lead with 10 receptions through three games, and leads all Commanders receivers with 149 receiving yards.

The Commanders are already missing quarterback Jayden Daniels, who has been limited in practice this week with a knee sprain. Washington has yet to confirm whether Daniels will be able to play against the Falcons.

Washington bolstered its receiving room depth by trading for Samuel ahead of the season, but the Falcons’ pass defense will still represent a difficult test without McLaurin. Atlanta ranks second in the NFL with 446 total passing yards allowed through the first three games of the season.

Samuel and Ertz will be tasked with a larger workload, while Marcus Mariota will be called on for his second start of the season if both Daniels and McLaurin are sidelined for Week 4.

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As star quarterback Jayden Daniels continues to work his way back from a knee sprain, the Washington Commanders could be without another one of their top offensive players.

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, McLaurin is “very much in doubt” for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons because of a quad injury.

Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reported McLaurin is getting “additional opinions” on the quad injury before determining the treatment.

McLaurin appeared to suffer the injury in Sunday’s 41-24 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. He exited the game in the second half after being tackled at the 1-yard line on a long reception. He finished the game with three catches for a team-high 74 yards.

The Commanders were already without Daniels after he suffered a knee sprain in Week 2 against the Green Bay Packers. Veteran backup Marcus Mariota had a strong game in his absence, throwing for 207 yards and a touchdown on 15-of-21 passing and rushing for 40 yards and another score. The Commanders totaled 201 rushing yards, with Jeremy McNichols leading the way with 78 yards and a touchdown on just four carries.

Losing McLaurin for any amount of time would be a slight setback for Washington, but the team is better equipped to handle his absence thanks to the presence of veteran wideout Deebo Samuel and tight end Zach Ertz. The Commanders will be taking on a Falcons team that ranks second in the NFL with just 227.3 total yards allowed per game, so they will need to bring their best if McLaurin is sidelined.

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SAN DIEGO — Padres reliever Jason Adam ruptured a tendon in his left quadriceps and was carted off the field…