Chargers and Commanders look to rebound after Week 4 losses, squaring off at SoFi Stadium. Herbert has 23 TDs and 3 INTs this season, but has cooled with three picks in his last two outings, while rookie Omarion Hampton could see a bigger workload against Washington’s 14th-ranked run defense after a career-best 19 carries last week. Washington’s Bobby Wagner anchors a home defense that’s been efficient, and the Chargers must protect the ball to slow a dangerous division rival.

Series history favors the Chargers in recent matchups (five wins in the last six meetings) though Washington holds a 7-5 edge overall. The teams last met in 2021 with a Chargers win. In 2024 both Harbaugh (Chargers) and Quinn (Commanders) are in their first NFL seasons, aiming to stabilize their clubs and push for playoff status while navigating divisional pressure.