Daniels' rookie surge with the Washington Commanders and Williams' roller-coaster year with the Chicago Bears set the Monday night stage for a telling sequel. Daniels flashed the poise, routine discipline, and late-down proficiency that fueled Washington toward playoff promise, while Williams endured coaching turnover and accuracy bumps that tempered his ceiling. The rematch frames a fantasy-centric view: how much of Daniels' late-down mastery is repeatable and how Williams can leverage system and support to unlock his massive upside in 2025.

Across the matchup, the coaching chessboard matters as much as talent. Kingsbury's input for Daniels and Johnson's overhaul for Williams will shape play-calling, protection, and progression. For fantasy managers, the focus sharpens on late-down opportunities, supporting casts, and the coaching gap that could tilt the trajectory of both offenses in the season ahead.

Washingtons Week 6 plan takes a hit as Terry McLaurin is ruled out with a quad and Noah Brown is sidelined against Chicago, leaving Deebo Samuel as a question mark if he plays. McLaurin could return in Week 7 when Washington visits Dallas, resetting the receiving corps. The offense has battled injuries this season while McLaurin works to rebound after a slow start and a hefty new contract.

McLaurin posted 82 catches for 1,096 yards and 13 TDs last season and has reached 1,000 receiving yards in five straight years, underscoring his upside when healthy. The Week 6 absence may boost ancillary pass-cinders and shift targets in the short term, with Week 7 looming as a potential return moment for fantasy rosters.

Daniels returned from a knee injury to spark Washington in a 27-10 win at SoFi Stadium, showcasing his dual-threat prowess with 231 passing yards, a TD, and 39 rushing yards while steering a late, decisive drive. The Commanders erased a 10-0 deficit behind a breakout day from Jacory Croskey-Merritt (111 rushing yards, 2 TDs) and a 96-yard receiving effort from Deebo Samuel, as Quan Martin forced a pivotal second-quarter fumble. Washington’s defense complemented the surge as Dan Quinn praised Daniels’ decision-making and relentless competition.

The victory, Washington’s first at SoFi Stadium, underscored Daniels’ game-changing potential and the offense’s growing depth, even as Marcus Mariota provided earlier support. The win over the Chargers highlighted a shift toward complimentary football and situational execution that fantasy managers will want to monitor as Daniels chemistry with receivers and the running-back duo evolves ahead of a favorable slate.

Daniels returned in his hometown with 231 passing yards, a rushing score, and a 39-yard rushing total as Washington beat the Chargers 27-10. He guided a late 99-yard drive capped by an 8-yard TD to Deebo Samuel, while navigating a brace and 39% pressure. With McLaurin and Noah Brown out, Daniels showed multi‑dimensional playmaking and poise on third and fourth downs to spark the offense.

Offensive spark came from Daniels’ improv and decisive decisions, backed by Kingsbury’s play-calling and a defense that kept pressure on Los Angeles. The win offered a blueprint: Daniels stays healthy, Washington rides the run-pass mix, and Samuel and McCaffrey become consistent weapons as the team navigates a tricky injury landscape.