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.

Herbert and Daniels spark an early showdown as both QBs click in the pocket and on the run, setting up a high-stakes second half. Ladd McConkey breaks a 57-yard punt return for a score that’s wiped out by a running into the kicker penalty, leaving the Chargers with momentum but still chaseable. Luke McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel connect to drive Washington to the edge of the red zone, while Johnston’s big role remains muted by a shifting Chargers defense.

Red-zone efficiency and injury news shape the day: Slater is done for the season, Alt out this week, and Derius Davis sidelined again, nudging the Chargers to lean on Herbert’s improvisation. Daniels battles through a knee brace as Washington trades punches, hoping Croskey-Merritt can punch in a game-changing score. The rookie Omarion Hampton provides a spark for LA, as the game tightens into a critical Week 5 tilt.

Week 5 starts hinge on volume and matchup. Rachaad White steps into the lead back role for Tampa Bay with Bucky Irving out, offering solid flex upside in a favorable matchup vs Seattle. Pollard remains the Titans’ workhorse until Tyjae Spears returns, keeping him in flex territory. Kenneth Walker III faces a stout run defense and a backfield committee, making him a low-end RB2 with punt-punt upside via receiving work. Keenan Allen projects heavy targets against Washington, while Calvin Ridley and Ja’Marr Chase remain high-end options in shootouts. Sean Tucker is a speculative stash behind White, Luke McCaffrey’s role is uncertain, and Cooper Kupp stands as a must-start.

Overall, the Week 5 landscape favors high-volume pass-catchers and disciplined runners in clear roles. The Who Should I Start tool helps parse four-player comps, factoring scoring formats and byes to surface the best starts. Monitor injuries and game-flow specifically for Spears, Irving, and any last-minute Washington adjustments for Allen and Ridley, then lock in your lineup with confidence.

Tre Tucker exploded in Week 3 but cooled in Week 4, leaving his Week 5 outlook a classic boom-bust puzzle. The Raiders’ pass game lacks a true clear-cut WR1, so Tucker’s upside remains tied to big-play days rather than steady volume. In deeper formats, he’s a tantalizing lottery ticket; in standard leagues, he’s a high-variance hold. Other waiver targets: Luke McCaffrey steps in when Washington’s top receivers are thin, and Isaiah Bond could push for more snaps with Tillman IR lingering.