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.

Week 5 features Washington against Los Angeles in a high-stakes NFL clash. Daniels returns at QB for Washington while McLaurin sits with a quad injury. The Chargers arrive as 2.5-point favorites after their first loss, with a 47.5 over/under. LA’s O-line injuries and heavy pocket pressure could curb Herbert, while Washington leans on Daniels’ rushing floor to spark the offense. The SportsLine model nudges LA to cover, elevating fantasy intrigue for Johnston, Allen, and Daniels in a game rich with matchup edges.

Betting markets spotlight a volatile, offense-friendly showdown: the Chargers’ passing attack vs. a Washington defense that’s vulnerable through the air but stout against the run. Injuries shape both sides, elevating secondary receivers and backfield options. Fantasy managers should weigh Daniels’ rushing upside, Herbert’s volume under pressure, and the complementary roles for Johnston and McConkey as potential bargains in a tight, competitive win-chance scenario.

Kamara has a golden matchup as New Orleans leans on the run against a Giants defense that has struggled to stop ground games. Kamara and rookie Kendre Miller are poised to share work, boosting the floor for Week 5. In the same slate, Ertz faces a Chargers pass defense led by Derwin James, with Washington missing top receivers, likely capping Ertz’s ceiling. The prop tool highlights these as two of the sharpest Week 5 bets in a favorable clash between run-friendly zones and a defense-heavy matchup.

Expect Kamara to find steady work and explosive opportunities against a weak Giants rush defense, while Ertz’s output will hinge on how Derwin James shadows tight ends and how the Commanders’ injury context reshapes target distribution. The bets blend clear matchup advantages with clear paths to both floors and ceilings in volatile Week 5 action.