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.

Washington expects a spark in Week 5 as Jayden Daniels returns to start vs. the Chargers after a knee injury, practicing fully all week. Deebo Samuel and Mike Sainristil are back, while Terry McLaurin, Noah Brown and Sam Cosmi are sidelined. Daron Payne will start despite a knee tweak. With Daniels healthy and a fuller WR corps on tap, Washington aims to push past a daunting LA defense.

Daniels’ return injects mobility and rhythm into the offense, elevating the passing game when matched with Samuel’s top-tier target share. The absence of McLaurin creates volatility for other receivers, but Payne’s presence anchors the defense and could keep the game closer, opening fantasy upside for Washington’s Week 5 contributors against the Chargers.