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Terry McLaurin said Week 1 was the loudest crowd at FedEx Field during his time with Commanders

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin didn’t have a huge day on the stat sheet in the season-opening win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. McLaurin caught two passes for 31 and only had four targets.

McLaurin, of course, isn’t like most star receivers. He’s the ultimate team guy; he’d rather win than post big statistics. But while McLaurin didn’t have a big statistical day, he did notice the sold-out crowd at FedEx Field.

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“Man, it was amazing coming out there,” McLaurin said. “I got chills standing for the national anthem. The saxophone player, I didn’t get to say what’s up to him, but that dude can play, man. The way he played it through, the planes coming over, which is a really cool moment to hear the roar of the crowd. I’ve been here five years, and that was the loudest I’ve probably heard it. It’s good to get a win to hopefully keep that momentum going so the next time we’re at home, we can have a similar outcome.”

The Commanders are on the road next week but return to FedEx Field to host one of the NFL’s top teams, the Buffalo Bills, in Week 3.

Will it be another sold-out crowd for the home team? Buffalo, unlike Arizona, is more regional, and its fans travel well. So that game will be a good test.

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