Washington’s 27-10 road win over Los Angeles injects life into the Commanders’ offense as Jayden Daniels returned from a knee injury to throw for 231 yards and a TD while Washington rolled up 163 rushing yards against the league’s 3rd-ranked defense. Momentum swung on Quentin Johnston’s second-quarter fumble, triggering a 9-play, 74-yard drive that narrowed the gap to 10-7 before Washington’s 27-point burst. Fantasy takeaways center on Daniels’ return, with Moore and Ertz as ancillary options and Johnston as a high-variance swing play.

Week 5 delivered a slate of surprising fantasy heroes and a few sobering busts as byes began. Rico Dowdle seized the spotlight with a 206-yard rushing day, lifting waiver-wire managers to wins. Dak Prescott continued to deliver top-tier numbers without CeeDee Lamb, while C.J. Stroud dazzled with four TDs. Jacory Croskey-Merritt stepped in as a lead back in Washington, and Jaylen Waddle benefited from Tyreek Hill's absence. On the negative side, Saquon Barkley, Emari Demercado, Quentin Johnston, and Spencer Shrader faced disappointments or setbacks, reshaping Week 6 lineup plans.

Waiver targets and lineup pivots loom as teams navigate byes and injuries. Dowdle's breakout suggests a potential expanded role, Prescott's floor remains solid, and Stroud's Week 5 efficiency argues for continued trust. Waddle's volume reinforced his fantasy upside with playmakers around him, while Barkley's ceiling appears inconsistent. The Chargers' Johnston and Colts' Shrader provided cautionary notes, highlighting the volatility and opportunities ahead for Week 6 rosters.

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.