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Inside the locker room | WR Luke McCaffrey Washington Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey addressed the media on Sept. 24.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Scores first NFL TD McCaffrey caught each of his three targets for

Impact With Noah Brown (groin) inactive and Deebo Samuel playing less than usual, McCaffrey split snaps with Jaylin Lane on a day when Terry McLaurin (quad) and QB Marcus Mariota were Washington's only full-time players at the skill positions. McCaffrey scored his TD from 43 yards out in garbage time, against a Las Vegas defense that may have been expecting Washington to simply run out the clock. In any case, McCafrey could get another look Week 4 at Atlanta if McCaffrey's quadriceps injury proves to be a real problem.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first NFL TD McCaffrey caught each of his three targets for 56 yards and a touchdown in a 41-24 win over Las Vegas on Sunday.

Impact With Noah Brown (groin) inactive and Deebo Samuel playing less than usual, McCaffrey split snaps with Jaylin Lane on a day when Terry McLaurin (quad) and QB Marcus Mariota were Washington's only full-time players at the skill positions. McCaffrey scored his TD from 43 yards out in garbage time, against a Las Vegas defense that may have been expecting Washington to simply run out the clock. In any case, McCafrey could get another look Week 4 at Atlanta if McLaurin's quadriceps injury proves to be a real problem.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luke McCaffrey just made a case Commanders can't ignore in Week 3 Luke McCaffrey is fighting for more involvement.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Mariota's 43-yard TD pass to McCaffrey gets Commanders to 40-point mark Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota throws a 43-yard touchdown to wide receiver Luke McCaffrey, as his team goes over the 40-po...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • NFL.COM

Marcus Mariota and a reconfigured Commanders offense run past the Raiders 41-24

A reconfigured Commanders offense led by quarterback Marcus Mariota has produced 201 yards on the ground, 174 in the first half alone, to help Washington beat the Las Vegas Raiders...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Is Luke McCaffrey related to Christian? Commanders' WR has NFL pedigree from father, brother | Sporting News It's a tough last name to live up to.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Not involved against Giants McCaffrey failed to record a single target in Sunday's 21-6 win over the Giants.

Impact McCaffrey was unable to take a step forward in the first game of his second season, as the 24-year-old was not targeted in the passing game and was on the field for just five of the Commanders' 70 offensive snaps. Buried on the wide receiver depth chart behind Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel, Noah Brown and Jaylin Lane, McCaffrey will not see enough usage in Washington's offense to make a fantasy impact on a consistent basis. Nonetheless, the Rice product will have his next chance to be more involved when the Commanders visit the Packers in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unclear Commanders role not slowing Luke McCaffrey breakout buzz Luke McCaffrey supporters haven't given up hope just yet.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Kendrick Bourne buzz makes Commanders' stance on Luke McCaffrey clear This was an interesting development.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Inside the locker room | WR Luke McCaffrey Washington Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey addressed the media after the team's 30-3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Catches five passes for 23 yards McCaffrey caught each of his five targets for 23 yards in Saturday's preseason loss to Baltimore.

Impact Deebo Samuel and rookie fourth-round pick Jaylin Lane were among the many players rested, while Terry McLaurin (contract) and Noah Brown (undisclosed injury) remain unavailable for other reasons. There may be an opening for someone unexpected to step up early in the season, but McCaffrey's presence on the field Saturday (and unimpressive preseason overall) suggest it's unlikely to be him. The Commanders have a slew of WRs competing for the final few spots, including veterans Chris Moore, Michael Gallup and K.J. Osborn. McCaffrey, a 2024 third-round pick, has been disappointing so far, but he at least seems to be toward the front of the group, though perhaps not quite a roster lock.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes without a catch McCaffrey started Monday's preseason game against the Bengals but finished without a target.

Impact McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel and Jaylin Lane took the WR snaps on Jayden Daniels' lone drive -- a four-play TD march on four rushes. Reports from Washington beat writers suggest McCaffrey has made progress since a disappointing rookie season, and strong work in practice could put him in the mix for Week 1 snaps, especially if Terry McLaurin's contract situation impacts his availability (or September workload). Deebo Samuel is locked in for one starting job, but not much else is clear in Washington's WR room unless McLaurin comes back in a hurry.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice McCaffrey (illness) participated in Sunday's training camp practice, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact McCaffrey played just one snap in Friday's preseason loss to the Patriots due to an illness, but he has recovered enough to return for Sunday's practice. He's battling for a larger role in the Commanders' offense, and he should continue to see an uptick in reps with the first-team offense for as long as Terry McLaurin (ankle/contract) is sidelined.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather McCaffrey did not play in the Commanders' 48-18 preseason loss against the Patriots on Friday due to an illness, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact McCaffrey was not listed as one of the Commanders' 30 inactive players for Friday's preseason opener, but an illness prevented him from taking the field. The Commanders' next exhibition game isn't until Monday, Aug. 18 against the Bengals, so McCaffrey will have additional time to recover. The 2024 third-rounder is battling for a bigger role in Washington's offense after finishing his rookie season with 18 catches (on 24 targets) for 168 yards across 17 regular-season games.

AUGUST 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders insider raises red flag on Luke McCaffrey after tough practice This was a little harsh.

JULY 31, 2025 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Looking better in Year 2 Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Sunday that McCaffrey has made a "jump" from Year 1 to Year 2, Bryan Manning of Commanders Wire reports.

Impact A 2024 third-round pick, McCaffrey got playing time in the slot early in his rookie season, but he didn't do much with the snaps and then saw his role decrease later in the year. He's back to compete for the No. 3 receiver role, this time up against Noah Brown, Jaylin Lane, Michael Gallup and K.J. Osborn. There's an opportunity for all of them to get extra first-team snaps this summer while Terry McLaurin (ankle/contract) remains unavailable to practice.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luke McCaffrey quickly turning heads at Commanders camp as breakout hype soars The hype continues to build around Luke McCaffrey.

JULY 26, 2025 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Commanders' Second-Year Wideout Tabbed for 'Breakout Season' Washington Commanders’ wideout Luke McCaffrey comes from a family of football players.

JULY 15, 2025 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Luke McCaffrey could be the Commanders surprise almost nobody expected Optimism is growing.

JULY 14, 2025 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Luke McCaffrey's grind with NFL stars has Commanders fans fired up for breakout Luke McCaffrey is taking nothing for granted.

JULY 13, 2025 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Commanders are re-signing wide receiver Noah Brown to 1-year deal, AP source says

Noah Brown is returning to the Washington Commanders

MARCH 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Barely contributes as rookie McCaffrey finished the 2024 regular season with 18 catches for 168 yards on 24 targets, then was held without a catch on one target in three playoff appearances.

Impact The 2024 third-round pick started his career playing around half of Washington's snaps on offense, but he struggled to draw targets or make big plays and was getting less than one-fourth of the snaps by December/January. While his failure to emerge as a regular starter isn't a good sign for future productivity, McCaffrey may get another shot at the No. 3 receiver role in 2025, as he and Terry McLaurin are the only Washington wide receivers under contract.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders TE Brock Bowers, Giants WR Malik Nabers battle for rookie receptions record

Both Brock Bowers and Malik Nabers are closing in on the NFL rookie record for catches. Plus, Luke McCaffrey breaks out as a kick returner.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Raiders TE Brock Bowers, Giants WR Malik Nabers battle for rookie receptions record

Snap count drops in Week 15 McCaffrey reeled in his lone target for no gain and played 12 of the Commanders' 78 snaps on offense in Sunday's 20-19 win over the Saints.

Impact Coming out of a Week 14 bye, the Commanders placed No. 2 wideout Noah Brown (kidney) on injured reserve, but his absence didn't open up any more opportunities for McCaffrey. In fact, McCaffrey saw his snap count on offense get cut in half from the Commanders' previous game, when he logged 22 snaps in a Week 13 win over the Titans. Though the Commanders lost Brown to IR, Jamison Crowder (calf) was activated prior to Sunday's game and ended up leapfrogging McCaffrey in the pecking order at receiver, finishing fourth in snaps behind fellow wideouts Terry McLaurin, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus. The 2024 third-round pick out of Rice has struggled to find his footing during his rookie season, recording just 17 receptions for 155 yards on 21 targets through 14 games.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Marcus Mariota and a reconfigured Commanders offense run past the Raiders 41-24

Commanders are re-signing wide receiver Noah Brown to 1-year deal, AP source says

Raiders TE Brock Bowers, Giants WR Malik Nabers battle for rookie receptions record