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 Commanders hopefuls Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin inch toward returns for Week 5 against the Los Angeles Chargers as Daniel’s Saturday workout went well and practice plans unfold this week with Wednesday updates anticipated. McLaurin continues Week-to-Week status after a quad injury, with specialists consulted and no surgery planned. Javontae Jean-Baptiste is out with a torn pectoral; Bates and Noah Brown are trending up from groin issues; Sam Cosmi nears a return window. The healthier picture could lift several fantasy pieces in a pivotal game.

Washington heads to Atlanta aiming for a second straight win, with Marcus Mariota under center as Washington looks to rebound after a blowout of the Raiders. Washington will be without Jayden Daniels (knee), and pass-catching staples Terry McLaurin, John Bates, and Noah Brown are out with groin and quad injuries, leaving the offense thin. Atlanta rolls with Michael Penix Jr. again after a brief Cousins flirtation, though no immediate plan to pull the trigger on Cousins. Final projection: Washington 27, Atlanta 17. Fantasy takeaway: Mariota and Penix Jr. carry upside, while Washington’s receiving depth is tested and riskier without McLaurin.

Notes around this matchup: the Panthers overwhelmed Atlanta 30–0 in Week 3, a reminder of how quickly a game script can shift. The Falcons’ quarterback situation remains fluid, with Penix Jr. back in the saddle but the shadow of Cousins lingering. The broadcast team features a veteran CBS setup and a robust radio crew, underscoring a game with clear DFS and daily-betting relevance for Week 4.