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Washington Commanders' Luke McCaffrey Faces Make-or-Break Moment
Washington Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey's offensive role hangs in the balance after Terry McLaurin's season-ending knee injury.
In brief
Washington Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey's offensive role hangs in the balance after Terry McLaurin's season-ending knee injury. Washington Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey may get a larger offensive role after Terry McLaurin's season-ending knee injury. Originally reported by Washington Commanders On…
Terry McLaurin's injury
Terry McLaurin played seven snaps in the 49ers game before leaving with a knee injury that ended his season.
Luke McCaffrey's early role
Luke McCaffrey played eight offensive snaps, his first through six weeks, and got his first target on one of Daniels' few inaccurate passes.
McCaffrey's 2025 season

McCaffrey finished 2025 with 11 catches for 203 yards and three touchdowns before a broken collarbone ended his season after nine games.
Offensive coordinator's view
Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said: 'I think he’s settled in now, and we have full confidence where we put him that he’s going to go make a play.'
“I think he’s settled in now, and we have full confidence where we put him that he’s going to go make a play.”
Draft pick and current role
General Manager Adam Peters used a 3rd-round pick on Luke McCaffrey (pick 100 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft), but he has been inactive this season in Weeks 1, 2, and 4.
Special teams performance
McCaffrey has returned eight kickoffs for 203 yards and has yet to catch a pass this season.
Opposition stats
Against San Francisco, Antonio Williams played 45 offensive snaps, Stefon Diggs 41, Treylon Burks 37, and Dyami Brown 33.
Father's advice
McCaffrey's father, Ed McCaffrey, said: 'As a wide receiver, you can’t control your playing time and you can’t throw yourself the football.
“As a wide receiver, you can’t control your playing time and you can’t throw yourself the football. As a receiver, you have to be very patient, and you have to be ready for the opportunities that you get. When you get them, you really have to make them count.”
The big picture
Washington Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey may get a larger offensive role after Terry McLaurin's season-ending knee injury.





