Daniels homecoming at SoFi sparked a 27-10 Washington win over the Chargers. He went 15 of 26 for 231 yards with 1 TD and added 39 rushing yards, guiding a 99-yard closing drive that ended in an eight-yard TD pass to Deebo Samuel on fourth down after Washington erased a 10-0 hole.

Rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt rumbled for 111 yards with two scores, Quan Martin forced a pivotal second-quarter fumble, and Daniels showcased the dual-threat play that makes Washington dangerous. The win also marks Washington’s first at SoFi, and the storyline of Daniels driving the offense carries into fantasy projections and upcoming matchups.

The performance reinforced Daniels as the sun around which Washington orbits, with coach Dan Quinn praising his decisions and leadership. Off-field notes about stadium plans by Dan Snyder added context to a day that felt like a turning point for the franchise.