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Commanders WR Terry McLaurin Sends Message Ahead of Playoffs

Terry McLaurin has the Washington Commanders back in the playoffs.

Jeremy Brener

Jan 5, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) dives for but cannot make a catch in front of Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) dives for but cannot make a catch in front of Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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For just the second time in his career, Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is in the playoffs, and he couldn't be more thrilled.

After finishing 7-9 four years ago to win the underwhelming NFC East, the Commanders now have 12 wins and a Wild Card spot, giving them a game against the NFC South champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

McLaurin knows what it takes to compete in the playoffs, and he hopes his team will follow through on his message.

“We’re just looking to be us," McLaurin said postgame. I think we’re looking to play a style of football where we’re aggressive early, we’re consistent and we can play a style of ball that’s complementary. If we do that, coupled with the winning time moments … we’ll like where we’re at I believe.

"This is what it’s all about playing for it all right now. It’s a new season. Everyone is zero and zero. It’s gonna come down to execution. The great thing for us is we’ve had multiple reps throughout the season where we’ve proven that we can make the plays when we have to make them. It’s just putting it all together now so we can play a complete game.”

The Commanders and Buccaners will kick off from Raymond James Stadium on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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