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Commanders Get McLaurin and Samuel Back for MNF at Chiefs With Mariota Starting

Jayden Daniels is out with a right hamstring injury.

Overview

  • Coach Dan Quinn said Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel will play Monday after three straight full practices.
  • McLaurin missed four games with a right quad injury, and Samuel sat out last week with a bruised heel.
  • Marcus Mariota will make his third start of the season after Daniels was ruled out, and he previously went 15-of-21 for 207 yards and two touchdowns with both receivers available.
  • McLaurin has 10 catches for 149 yards this season, while Samuel leads Washington with 34 receptions for 315 yards and three touchdowns.
  • Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said the duo’s return can change defensive coverages for a run game that ranks second in yards per game after recent opponents loaded the box; Washington visits the 4-3 Chiefs on Monday at 8:15 p.m. ET.