Jaylin Lane
#83 · WR · Washington Commanders
Ruled Out — Injured Reserve
Returns in 109 days
Recent Form & Trends
Top 5 stats — last-10-game averages, how often they beat the line, the direction they're trending, and how this year stacks up against seasons past.
Fumbles
Line 0
2026
0.2
Long Reception
Line 6
2026
6.2
Yards Per Reception
Line 6
2026
6.2
Receiving Yards
Line 6
2026
6.2
Receiving Targets
Line 0.5
2026
0.5
Last 10 Games
| Game | Opp | Fumbles | Long Reception | Yards Per Reception | Receiving Yards | Receiving Targets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 04L | vs IND | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 27W | vs SEA | 0 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 1 |
| Sep 20L | @ DAL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 13L | @ PHI | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Green = beat the listed line that game. Information only — no predictions or recommendations.
Situational SplitsReal · ESPN
How this player performs by situation this season — home vs road, conference matchups and on rest.
| Split | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
Market ContextSample
Illustrative player-prop lines & cross-book movement — this widget uses sample data until a live market/props feed is connected. Real game odds are on the Live Lines page. Information only, not a recommendation.
Receiving Yards
opened at 66.5
Cross-Book Comparison
Injury & Status History
A running log of this player's status changes — each entry links to the original source.
Jaylin Lane — Injured Reserve
Lane sustained his season-ending ankle injury during the Commanders' Week 4 win against the Colts, and the injury was severe enough for him to stay in London overnight to be monitored and undergo additional tests. His absence has opened the door to more playing time for both Luke McCaffrey and Dyami Brown, and they are both candidates for another bump in playing time after Terry McLaurin tore his patellar tendon during the Commanders' 23-17 loss to the 49ers on Monday.
Jaylin Lane — Injured Reserve
Lane was diagnosed with a fracture and dislocation of his left ankle, a season-ending injury he suffered during the Commanders' 30-13 loss to the Colts on Sunday in London. The second-year pro will finish the 2026 regular season with two catches on as many targets for 25 yards, 84 yards on seven punt returns and 295 yards on 12 kickoff returns across four games. Luke McCaffrey and Dyami Brown are candidates to take over as Washington's returners in Lane's absence.
Jaylin Lane — Out
Lane sustained a gruesome left ankle while returning a kickoff in Sunday's loss to the Colts in London and was eventually carted off the field. With Lane being diagnosed with a fractured and dislocated left ankle following an MRI, he'll require a season-ending surgery to address the injury. Dyami Brown took over as the Commanders' primary kick returner following Lane's injury.
Jaylin Lane — Out
The second-year receiver out of Virginia Tech has been limited to 18 catches for 250 yards and no touchdowns on 34 targets over 19 career games, but he's emerged as one of the NFL's better punt returners since entering the league (13.3 yards per runback, two scores). However, after Lane went down with a severe ankle injury in Sunday's 30-13 loss to the Colts, the Commanders will now have to get by without the return ace for the final 13 games of the season. Rapoport notes that Lane's ankle has been stabilized since he suffered the injury, but he'll undergo further medical tests before a determination is made regarding what type of surgery he'll require.
Jaylin Lane — Doubtful
The injury could cause Lane to stay overnight in London while undergoing more tests on his ankle. Given the initial diagnosis, it looks like the second-year pro won't play against the Giants in Week 5 and is likely facing a multi-week absence. Lane has primarily operated as a returner on special teams, and a prolonged absence would open the door to playing time for Luke McCaffrey (coach's decision).
Jaylin Lane — Out
Lane suffered an ankle injury during a kickoff return early in the third quarter and had to be carted off the field. He appeared unable to put any weight on his left leg and was ruled out from returning shortly thereafter. Dyami Brown handled Washington's next kickoff return and could take over in that role during Lane's absence.
Jaylin Lane — Doubtful
Lane was injured during a kickoff return early in the third quarter. According to Tashan Reed of The Washington Post, the second-year pro was unable to put any weight on his left leg. In the likely scenario that Lane is unable to return Sunday, the Commanders will lose both a depth wideout and their primary kick and punt returner.
News & Status Timeline
Jaylin Lane — Injured Reserve
Lane sustained his season-ending ankle injury during the Commanders' Week 4 win against the Colts, and the injury was severe enough for him to stay in London overnight to be monitored and undergo additional tests. His absence has opened the door to more playing time for both Luke McCaffrey and Dyami Brown, and they are both candidates for another bump in playing time after Terry McLaurin tore his patellar tendon during the Commanders' 23-17 loss to the 49ers on Monday.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Jaylin Lane — Injured Reserve
Lane was diagnosed with a fracture and dislocation of his left ankle, a season-ending injury he suffered during the Commanders' 30-13 loss to the Colts on Sunday in London. The second-year pro will finish the 2026 regular season with two catches on as many targets for 25 yards, 84 yards on seven punt returns and 295 yards on 12 kickoff returns across four games. Luke McCaffrey and Dyami Brown are candidates to take over as Washington's returners in Lane's absence.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Jaylin Lane — Injured Reserve
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ESPN Injury Report ↗Jaylin Lane — Out
Lane sustained a gruesome left ankle while returning a kickoff in Sunday's loss to the Colts in London and was eventually carted off the field. With Lane being diagnosed with a fractured and dislocated left ankle following an MRI, he'll require a season-ending surgery to address the injury. Dyami Brown took over as the Commanders' primary kick returner following Lane's injury.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Jaylin Lane — Out
The second-year receiver out of Virginia Tech has been limited to 18 catches for 250 yards and no touchdowns on 34 targets over 19 career games, but he's emerged as one of the NFL's better punt returners since entering the league (13.3 yards per runback, two scores). However, after Lane went down with a severe ankle injury in Sunday's 30-13 loss to the Colts, the Commanders will now have to get by without the return ace for the final 13 games of the season. Rapoport notes that Lane's ankle has been stabilized since he suffered the injury, but he'll undergo further medical tests before a determination is made regarding what type of surgery he'll require.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Jaylin Lane — Doubtful
The injury could cause Lane to stay overnight in London while undergoing more tests on his ankle. Given the initial diagnosis, it looks like the second-year pro won't play against the Giants in Week 5 and is likely facing a multi-week absence. Lane has primarily operated as a returner on special teams, and a prolonged absence would open the door to playing time for Luke McCaffrey (coach's decision).
ESPN Injury Report ↗Jaylin Lane — Doubtful
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ESPN Injury Report ↗Jaylin Lane — Out
Lane suffered an ankle injury during a kickoff return early in the third quarter and had to be carted off the field. He appeared unable to put any weight on his left leg and was ruled out from returning shortly thereafter. Dyami Brown handled Washington's next kickoff return and could take over in that role during Lane's absence.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Jaylin Lane — Doubtful
Lane was injured during a kickoff return early in the third quarter. According to Tashan Reed of The Washington Post, the second-year pro was unable to put any weight on his left leg. In the likely scenario that Lane is unable to return Sunday, the Commanders will lose both a depth wideout and their primary kick and punt returner.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Jaylin Lane — Questionable
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