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.