Washington erased a 10-point deficit to stun the Chargers 27-10, paced by Jacory Croskey-Merritt’s two rushing TDs and a late Jennings Daniels drive after returning from a knee injury. A decisive second-quarter fumble recovery sparked the surge, while Los Angeles’ offense struggled with penalties and a rebuilt line, allowing four Herbert sacks and limited yardage.

Fantasy angles tilt toward Croskey-Merritt as a red-zone contributor, Daniels’ late-season upside after the return, and the Chargers’ offensive line woes creating risk for Herbert. Washington faces Chicago next, while LA heads to Miami in a tough cross-country test.

Herbert and Daniels spark an early showdown as both QBs click in the pocket and on the run, setting up a high-stakes second half. Ladd McConkey breaks a 57-yard punt return for a score that’s wiped out by a running into the kicker penalty, leaving the Chargers with momentum but still chaseable. Luke McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel connect to drive Washington to the edge of the red zone, while Johnston’s big role remains muted by a shifting Chargers defense.

Red-zone efficiency and injury news shape the day: Slater is done for the season, Alt out this week, and Derius Davis sidelined again, nudging the Chargers to lean on Herbert’s improvisation. Daniels battles through a knee brace as Washington trades punches, hoping Croskey-Merritt can punch in a game-changing score. The rookie Omarion Hampton provides a spark for LA, as the game tightens into a critical Week 5 tilt.

Week 5 pivots spotlight several backfield and pass-catcher shakeups. Woody Marks looks to seize Houston’s backfield for a top-20RB week, while Rico Dowdle steps in for Carolina as a solid lower-end RB2/flex if the Falcons (Miami) present a favorable matchup. Michael Carter could lead Arizona’s rushing attack in a Tennessee bout, with a potential committee lurking behind him.

At wide receiver, Jakobi Meyers slides into a favorable matchup as a WR3 option; Ladd McConkey faces a tough test but could rebound as a weekly FLEX play, and Darius Slayton surfaces as a promising streamer against New Orleans. Daniel Jones is a high-end QB option this week, and Mason Taylor looks like a growing TE2 threat for the Jets.