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Redskins studs and duds from the team’s Week 2 defeat against Dallas

By Ian Cummings

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 15: Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins waits to be introduced prior to playing against the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField on September 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 15: Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins waits to be introduced prior to playing against the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField on September 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 08: Wide receiver Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Redskins celebrates his touchdown reception with teammate quarterback Case Keenum #8 against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 8, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 08: Wide receiver Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Redskins celebrates his touchdown reception with teammate quarterback Case Keenum #8 against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 8, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Stud: WR Terry McLaurin

Despite the passing game’s inconsistency, Terry McLaurin himself is on a torrid pace to start the season. He followed up his electric debut performance with another solid outing, catching five of nine targets for 62 yards and a score.

Don’t look now, but McLaurin has ten receptions for 187 yards and two scores in his first two weeks. He’s currently twelfth in the NFL in receiving yards, and he’s on pace for 80 receptions, 1,496 yards, and 16 touchdowns.

Playing the pace game after two weeks is irrational (saying this as I play the pace game), and McLaurin obviously isn’t going to catch 16 touchdowns in 2019. But still, it speaks to how McLaurin has produced thus far. He’s the team’s No. 1 receiver, and he appears to have a bright future at that position.

Despite only carrying third-round pick status in the offseason, McLaurin has had the biggest impact of any draft pick so far. He has the speed and acceleration to gain separation off the line, and he has the strength and focus at the catch point to win contested battles. With his amalgamation of traits, the Redskins are in good hands at wide receiver moving forward. He’s part of that young core that provides potential future promise.

Hopefully you picked McLaurin up in fantasy.

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