Los Angeles Chargers: Week 5 Recap & Week 6 Forecast

Week 5 · 2025 · October 10, 2025

Washington Commanders
27

Los Angeles Chargers
10
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Rallied from 10-0 with 27 unanswered. Jayden Daniels returned from knee (231 yards, 1 TD). Jacory Croskey-Merritt EXPLOSION: 27.0 PPR points (2 TDs, 49% snaps, 5 explosive runs). Pass rush dominated - 4 defenders with 75+ PFF grade. Devin Samuel reached 5,000 rec yards + 1,000 rush yards (3rd player ever).

Analytics

  • Rallied from 10-0 down with 27 unanswered points
  • Jayden Daniels return: 231 yards, 1 TD (knee)
  • Jacory Croskey-Merritt: 27.0 PPR points, 2 rush TDs, 49% snaps, 5 explosive runs
  • Pass rush: 4 defenders with 75+ PFF grade
  • Devin Samuel: 5,000 rec yards + 1,000 rush yards (3rd player in NFL history)

Injuries

Key Injuries: WR Terry McLaurin status is uncertain for Week 6 - monitor practice reports closely. Multiple other receiving corps injuries to watch throughout the week.

Betting Intel

Betting: Covered as +2.5 dogs. 3-2 ATS. Week 6: Commanders -4.5 vs Bears (MNF). Total: 50.5 O/U. Line opened -4, moved to -4.5.

Fantasy Deep Dive

Fantasy Impact: Jayden Daniels QB1 every week. Jacory Croskey-Merritt could be RB1/RB2 if earned lead role. Devin Samuel dual-threat WR2. Terry McLaurin WR2 if healthy.

Week 5 Forecast:

THE ROOKIE QB SHOWDOWN (MNF): Daniels vs Caleb Williams. Bears (2-2) off bye. Back-and-forth game. Commanders win 31-27.

BEST BET: Bears +4.5 (off bye) | OVER 50.5