Los Angeles lands Odafe Oweh from Baltimore for Alohi Gilman in a swap that also changes picks: Ravens get a 5th next year, Chargers receive a 7th in 2027. Oweh, a 2021 first-rounder, owned a career-high 10 sacks last season but has not recorded a sack this year, and the move aims to bolster a pass rush missing Khalil Mack.

Gilman started five games for the Chargers and has 22 tackles this season; his return to a Maryland connection adds a homecoming angle. The trade also comes as Khalil Mack’s timeline remains uncertain, Ravens’ Kyle Hamilton deals with a groin issue, and the teams balance edge help with defensive back depth as the Rams visit and Miami looms.

Khalil Mack’s injury-limited presence stung the Chargers’ pass rush in the 27-10 loss to Washington, exposing a defense that also battled tackling and discipline lapses. Jayden Daniels carved through San Diego for 231 yards and a TD as Washington’s offense exploited gaps created by scheme and misreads, while the Commanders finished with 163 rushing yards. The Chargers’ 10 penalties and a sputtering run defense helped the blowout, but Mack’s return is imminent and could stabilize a unit that needs upgrades beyond the star edge.

Kliff Kingsbury’s attack exposed vulnerabilities in the Chargers’ front and back seven, underscoring their need for upgrades across the defense and depth on the line. San Diego remains in a precarious spot atop the AFC West, especially with a schedule heavy on divisional and high-powered offenses ahead. The good news: Mack isn’t out for the long term, and the front office has cap space and draft capital to pursue fixes, including the secondary and edge depth. Fantasy angles hinge on how quickly the defense stabilizes and which Chargers targets—Johnston, Allen—surge as the offense regroups against tougher foes.

Week 5's Washington–Los Angeles showdown at SoFi tests depth and playmaking in fantasy terms, with both sides dealing with injuries and big-question matchups. Washington must navigate a banged-up offense and aging star Bobby Wagner while Jayden Daniels returns with a brace. Los Angeles counters with Derwin James’s versatility and a banged offensive line that Washington can target, while Ladd McConkey and Keenan Allen loom as top targets. Five marquee battles will largely shape the fantasy upside of this clash.

Expect a high-variance game where rescuers emerge from the depth charts. Washington’s receivers could be limited if Terry McLaurin sits, pushing Jaylin Lane and Luke McCaffrey into larger roles, while the Chargers lean on Herbert’s arm and McConkey’s reliability against a mid-tier Commanders secondary. The Week 5 outcomes hinge on how these five matchups resolve in real time.