Terry McLaurin enters the 2026 NFL season as Washington’s clear No. 1 wide receiver after signing a three-year extension, operating in a new scheme under offensive coordinator David Blough that emphasizes varied alignments and route concepts beyond his prior boundary role. Coming off a 2025 campaign limited to 10 games and three receiving touchdowns by a quad injury, the 31-year-old posted strong per-route metrics when healthy and benefits from a fully recovered Jayden Daniels at quarterback. Early target competition from newly signed Stefon Diggs and rookie Antonio Williams surfaced in Week 1, where McLaurin managed just four targets and zero scores against a stout Philadelphia secondary, though the Commanders face a favorable Week 2 matchup against a Cowboys defense that surrendered the most passing yards in 2025. Health, red-zone usage, and how quickly the passing game distributes opportunities will shape his season-long touchdown total.