Washington slugged past Los Angeles 27-10 in Week 5 behind Jayden Daniels’ efficient two-way play and a breakout by rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who ripped off 111 rushing yards and multiple scores.

Deebo Samuel stepped in for McLaurin with 8 catches and a score, while Dorance Armstrong harassed Herbert with two sacks. Mike Sainristil added a pick and nine tackles as the defense kept the Chargers under wraps. Chris Moore and Zach Ertz offered little, highlighting the odd fizz in the passing game, but Washington sealed a comfortable win.

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.

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.