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.

Opponents are zeroing in on Bobby Wagner in pass coverage, and the Commanders are weighing how to adjust his workload without sacrificing run defense. Bijan Robinson carved a big play, underscoring technique gaps and the value of solid footwork. Dan Quinn deflected matchup talk, praising Jeremy Reaves’ hustle as Washington weighs rotation and communication.

Washington Commanders lose Will Harris to a fractured fibula, paving the way for Darnell Savage to contribute right away. Savage signs a one-year deal, bringing 87 NFL games, 82 starts, 354 tackles and 10 interceptions to a defense hungry for veteran depth and flexibility.

Harris' injury nudges Jeremy Reaves into a bigger role, with Quan Martin potentially stepping in as a starter opposite Reaves. Savage’s slot experience and overall versatility give Washington a safer, more adaptable back end as the team leans into a nickel-friendly, multi-look defense.

Savage’s childhood photo wearing Redskins gear adds a welcome fan-friendly angle to the move, underscoring the club’s focus on stability and era-spanning familiarity in a critical role.