Washington expects a spark in Week 5 as Jayden Daniels returns to start vs. the Chargers after a knee injury, practicing fully all week. Deebo Samuel and Mike Sainristil are back, while Terry McLaurin, Noah Brown and Sam Cosmi are sidelined. Daron Payne will start despite a knee tweak. With Daniels healthy and a fuller WR corps on tap, Washington aims to push past a daunting LA defense.

Daniels’ return injects mobility and rhythm into the offense, elevating the passing game when matched with Samuel’s top-tier target share. The absence of McLaurin creates volatility for other receivers, but Payne’s presence anchors the defense and could keep the game closer, opening fantasy upside for Washington’s Week 5 contributors against the Chargers.