Marquise Brown vs Terry McLaurin: Who Should You Start?
Marquise Brown and Terry McLaurin are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Marquise Brown averaged 7.1 PPG across 16 games with the Philadelphia Eagles, while Terry McLaurin posted 9.5 PPG in 10 appearances for the Washington Commanders.
A 2.4-PPG gap gives Terry McLaurin the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Marquise Brown turned 74 targets into 587 yards and 5 touchdowns, while Terry McLaurin converted 60 looks into 582 yards and 3 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.
One scheduling note: Marquise Brown is off Week 5 and Terry McLaurin Week 14. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
