5 Commanders reality checks for Week 8 against the Colts

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LANDOVER, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 23: Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders catches a touchdown pass during the third quarter of the game against the Green Bay Packers at FedExField on October 23, 2022 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

2. The Reality Is, Terry McLaurin has earned a homecoming parade.

McLaurin’s hometown is Indianapolis. As many have reported, he’s got upwards of 70 family and friends attending the game on Sunday. For all that he’s been through as the face of Washington football the last three-plus seasons while still dramatically outperforming all expectations for the early portion of his career, McLaurin has certainly earned a homecoming parade this Sunday in Indianapolis.

For the fact that he almost single-handedly carried the team to victory last Sunday, Terry deserves to be featured at unprecedented levels this week in Scott Turner’s offense. On Halloween weekend, a guy nicknamed Scary Terry has got to be given every opportunity to make all of Indianapolis’ secondary’s fears come true.

It would be a major mistake not to dial up calls that feature Terry McLaurin early and often on Sunday. And I think both Turner and Heinicke know that. Look for Terry to have a massive day in his hometown this weekend.

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