Washington
Commanders
4-12
31
FINAL
28
Los Angeles
Chargers
11-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Away team narrowly defeated the Home team 31-28, keeping their playoff hopes alive with a crucial road victory. Both teams were vying for momentum as the season progressed, making this contest a must-watch for fans and players alike.
Jayden Daniels showcased his passing prowess, amassing 268 yards through the air, while Justin Herbert added two touchdown passes to his performance, contributing significantly to the Away team's success. On the ground, Jacory Croskey-Merritt delivered a solid effort with 64 rushing yards, and Quentin Johnston was a standout receiver, racking up 105 yards and proving to be a reliable target for Daniels.
Defensively, Derwin James Jr. led the charge with seven total tackles, helping to contain the Home offense throughout the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Away defense made a crucial stop, allowing their offense to maintain possession and secure the win. With Bud Dupree contributing a sack, the Away team demonstrated a balanced attack that was instrumental in their hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 29 | 23 | 268 | 0 | 0 | 105.1 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 23 | 17 | 229 | 2 | 0 | 134.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 13 | 64 | 4.9 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 9 | 52 | 5.8 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 12 | 49 | 4.1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Dameon Pierce | HB | 10 | 40 | 4.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Troy Hairston | FB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jeremy McNichols | HB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 8 | 105 | 13.1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Noah Brown | WR | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Dameon Pierce | HB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | REDGE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Dupree | REDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quandre Diggs | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Da'Ron Payne | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Magee | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preston Smith | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Harris | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Grupe | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 51 |

