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.

Week 5 features Washington against Los Angeles in a high-stakes NFL clash. Daniels returns at QB for Washington while McLaurin sits with a quad injury. The Chargers arrive as 2.5-point favorites after their first loss, with a 47.5 over/under. LA’s O-line injuries and heavy pocket pressure could curb Herbert, while Washington leans on Daniels’ rushing floor to spark the offense. The SportsLine model nudges LA to cover, elevating fantasy intrigue for Johnston, Allen, and Daniels in a game rich with matchup edges.

Betting markets spotlight a volatile, offense-friendly showdown: the Chargers’ passing attack vs. a Washington defense that’s vulnerable through the air but stout against the run. Injuries shape both sides, elevating secondary receivers and backfield options. Fantasy managers should weigh Daniels’ rushing upside, Herbert’s volume under pressure, and the complementary roles for Johnston and McConkey as potential bargains in a tight, competitive win-chance scenario.

Week 5 brings a cavernous DST streaming landscape as byes thin rosters. The Cleveland Browns anchor the top list with a favorable London clash against Minnesota, while the Indianapolis Colts, New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins offer steady floors in strong matchups. Deep-league options like the New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers and New York Jets provide upside when offenses stumble. Prioritize sacks, turnovers and game-script over name value.

Savvy managers target mid-tier defenses that thrive in favorable game-plans, and leverage matchup-driven starts to maximize points when rosters are stretched. The emphasis is on exploiting weak offensive lines, vulnerable quarterbacks and high-variance offenses to turn defensive stops into fantasy wins.