Stefon Diggs (hamstring) not practicing Thursday

Okonkwo caught two passes on the Commander’s opening and immediately topped his previous best game of the season. He hauled in passes of 11 and 23 yards on back-to-back catches before Jacory Croskey-Merritt ended the drive with a 33-yard touchdown run. Okonkwo would come up with a 25-yard reception later in the second quarter on a drive that ended with a Drew Stevens field goal, but was targeted just one time in the second half. It was an overall nice outing for Okonkwo, but fantasy managers shouldn’t rush to add him to their lineups. He’ll be a boom-or-bust streaming option in Week 6 against the Niners.

It was reported before the game that McLaurin would not be a full go after he was limited in practice all week with a hamstring injury. While McLaurin would finish the game with the third-most snaps played by any Commanders receiver, his 28 routes run were tied for the most of any player on the team. McLaurin converted all four of his targets into receptions on Sunday, with his biggest gain coming on a 22-yard reception in overtime that looked to be the start of an eventual game-winning drive for Washington. McLaurin’s 62 receiving yards led all of Washington’s pass-catchers in this one, and he has now totaled 50 or more yards in three straight games. If Stefon Diggs, who missed this week’s game (hamstring) is able to suit up next week against the 49ers, McLaurin will profile as a fringe WR2/WR3.

While it’s good news that McLaurin is active, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported earlier that he is “likely not a full go” for Sunday’s game. To make matters worse, the Commanders and Giants are expected to battle it out in soggy conditions all afternoon, which could further limit McLaurin’s upside in this one. Fantasy managers hoping to play him need to temper expectations given his status and the game’s conditions, and shouldn’t consider McLaurin as anything more than a mid-to-low-end WR3. The Commanders announced WR Stefon Diggs (hamstring), QB Marcus Mariota (knee), S Tyler Owens (hamstring), S Nick Cross (illness), S Percy Butler (hamstring), OG Tanoa Togiai, and DE Charles Omenihu (groin/ankle) are inactive for Week 5.

McLaurin is listed as questionable for Week 5 after getting in a single limited practice on Friday. Even if he does play, McLaurin will likely be on a pitch count. Stefon Diggs has already been ruled out with a hamstring issue of his own. Rookie Antonio Williams will be asked to step up whether or not McLaurin is active.

Keep it locked to Rotoworld, folks. Hopefully, we get word on McLaurin’s status on Saturday, but it appears as though we may have to wait until Sunday morning. Fowler adds that rookie WR Antonio Williams “could be a factor in the passing game regardless of whether McLaurin plays.”

Okonkwo got in a full practice on Friday after consecutive limited sessions. With Stefon Diggs (hamstring) out, Terry McLaurin (hamstring) questionable and Jayden Daniels (elbow) returning, Okonkwo could warrant top-12 positional treatment this week.

McLaurin could end up playing here, but he would be a risk for an in-game aggravation. The Commanders’ No. 1 wide receiver was sidelined on Wednesday and Thursday before upgrading to a limited session on Friday. Hopefully, weekend reports on the injury shed light on things. If active, he is a WR2 if active.

Diggs did not practice this week and was ruled out by the team shortly after Friday’s practice concluded. His absence will give rookie Antonio Williams, who ran 30 routes last week, a chance to take on a bigger role. Williams tied for the team lead with eight targets in Week 4’s game against the Colts and could be treated as a desperation WR4/FLEX play. Fantasy managers considering Williams for their lineups may want to check the weather, as rain and wind are currently forecasted for the area, which could create a suboptimal environment for Washington’s passing game.

Diggs was unable to get on the practice field this week and will likely be ruled out for Week 5’s game against the Giants in the next few hours. Rookie receiver Antonio Williams would again be in line for a busy day and could be the favorite to lead the team in targets this week, especially if Terry McLaurin (hamstring) also misses this week. McLaurin’s status remains wait and see after he was spotted on the practice field Friday after being a DNP on the first two days.

With Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs both absent for a second day in a row on Thursday, Okonkwo could catch some desperation TE1 steam on Friday. He seems on track to play and Jayden Daniels should provide a more reliable passing floor than he had last week.