Washington Commanders receive key injury updates ahead of a trip to Los Angeles to face the Chargers. Jayden Daniels is set to return after a knee sprain, with Marcus Mariota guiding the offense during the absence. Sam Cosmi's activation from PUP adds stability to an offensive line that has shuffled guards early in the season.

Noah Brown, Terry McLaurin and John Bates are all trending upward as they recover from groin and quad injuries. Javontae Jean-Baptiste is on IR, opening the edge for Preston Smith, while Washington's line and run game should benefit from Cosmi back. The Chargers visit Sunday, presenting a test for a unit looking to rebound in fantasy-friendly fashion.

Washington faces Week 4 shorthanded, with Daniels, Bates, McLaurin and Brown out. Tay Martin is elevated from the practice squad, and Washington also fills in at corner with Hamilton Sr. The backfield could be split if Croskey-Merritt rests; Rodriguez Jr. and McNichols are the primary ballcarriers. Atlanta misses Terrell, while Mariota starts against the Falcons, fueling intrigue for fantasy managers.

Historically, Washington has owned Atlanta, riding a four-game win streak and a recent OT victory led by Daniels before his injury. With Daniels sidelined, Mariota’s return to start adds a veteran angle to the matchup and supports speculative DFS exposure to Washington’s reshuffled attack and potential Falcons game plan shifts.