Venue & Event Details
Kickoff: Sunday, October 5, 2025 – Kickoff 4:25 p.m. ET (1:25 p.m. PT local)
Venue: SoFi Stadium, 1000 S. Prairie Ave, Inglewood, CA 90301
Broadcast: FOX: Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews (field reporter), Tom Rinaldi (field reporter
Weather Update (Inglewood, CA)
Forecast: Sunny, warm
Temperature at Kickoff: ~79°F (26°C)
Humidity: ~55%
Wind: 5–8 mph
Impact: Game will be played indoors under SoFi’s roof, so weather will not affect play.
Injury / Suspension Report
Washington Commanders [^2]^4][^8]
QB Jayden Daniels (knee) – Cleared to return after missing 2 games.
WR Terry McLaurin – QUESTIONABLE (ankle)
WR Noah Brown – QUESTIONABLE (hamstring)
TE John Bates – ACTIVE (back from injury)
RB committee: Croskey‑Merritt expected to see increased touches.
Los Angeles Chargers ^5][^7]
LT Joe Alt – OUT (ankle, no timetable)
RT Mekhi Becton – QUESTIONABLE (concussion protocol)
WR Quentin Johnston – ACTIVE (4 TDs in 4 games)
RB Omarion Hampton – ACTIVE (128 yards, 1 TD last week)
S Derwin James – QUESTIONABLE (shoulder)
Key Player Matchups
Jayden Daniels (WAS) vs. Chargers Pass Rush: Daniels’ dual‑threat ability returns; Chargers’ OLB Khalil Mack (3 sacks) will test Washington’s protection.
Justin Herbert (LAC) vs. Commanders Secondary: Herbert has 1,063 yards, 7 TDs, 3 INTs through 4 games [^6]. Washington ranks 27th vs. the pass (8.1 YPA allowed).
Quentin Johnston (LAC) vs. Emmanuel Forbes (WAS): Johnston has scored in 3 of 4 games; Forbes has struggled in man coverage.
Omarion Hampton (LAC) vs. Commanders Run Defense: Hampton broke out last week; Washington has allowed 100+ rush yards in 2 of last 3 games.
Terry McLaurin (WAS) vs. Asante Samuel Jr. (LAC): If McLaurin plays, this is Washington’s best chance to stretch the field.
Team Records & Recent Form
Washington Commanders
Record: 2‑2 (3rd in NFC East)
Last 5: W‑L‑W‑L
Last Game: 34‑20 loss vs. Atlanta (Week 4)
Offense: 19.5 PPG (24th), 198 pass YPG (25th), 112 rush YPG (16th)
Defense: 26.5 PPG allowed (27th), 27th vs. pass, top‑10 in pressure rate (42.6%)
Los Angeles Chargers
Record: 3‑1 (1st in AFC West)
Last 5: W‑W‑W‑L
Last Game: 21‑18 loss vs. Giants (Week 4)
Offense: 22.0 PPG (21st), 249 pass YPG (5th), 107 rush YPG (21st)
Defense: 17.8 PPG allowed (4th), 5th vs. pass, 17th vs. run
Series History
All-time: Commanders lead 7‑5 [^8]
Last Meeting: Sept. 12, 2021 – Chargers 20, Washington 16 (at FedEx Field)
At Los Angeles: Commanders 2‑3 all-time, currently on a 3‑game road losing streak vs. Chargers.
Betting Trends
Chargers are 3‑1 ATS this season.
Commanders are 2‑2 ATS.
Chargers are 2‑1 as favorites in 2025.
Washington is 1‑1 on the road this season.
Chargers games have gone Over in 1 of 4; Commanders games Over in 3 of 4.
Herbert is 2‑0 career vs. NFC East opponents at home.
COMMANDERS NOTES
• QB JAYDEN DANIELS has 2+ TD passes in 4 of his past 6 road starts. Has 200+ pass yards in each of his 5 career starts vs. AFC, with 2+ pass TD in 3. • QB MARCUS MARIOTA passed for 156 yards & 2 TDs in Week 3. Has 2 TD passes in 3 of his past 4. Completed 24 of 32 atts. (75 pct.) for 237 yards & TD in only career start at LAC (10/21/18 w/ Ten.). • RB JACORY CROSKEY-MERRITT (rookie) had 57 scrimmage yards (47 rush, 10 rec.) last week. • RB CHRIS RODRIGUEZ led team with season-high 59 rush yards in Week 4. • WR TERRY MCLAURIN had 4 catches for 62 yards in last meeting. • WR DEEBO SAMUEL led team with 81 scrimmage yards (72 rec., 9 rush) with 6 catches & TD last week. Has TD in 5 of his past 6. Had 51 scrimmage yards (27 rush, 24 rec.) in only career game vs. LAC (11/13/22 w/ SF). • WR LUKE MCCAFFREY had 2nd-career TD catch in Week 4. Aims for his 3rd in row with TD catch. • TE ZACH ERTZ had 5 catches for 81 yards in his last game vs. LAC (10/1/17 w/ Phi.). • LB BOBBY WAGNER led team with 10 tackles & had TFL last week. Is only player in NFL with 10+ tackles in each game this season. Has TFL in 4 of his past 5. Has 30 tackles (10 tackles per game) & 3 PD in 3 career games vs. LAC. • LB FRANKIE LUVU has 8 tackles & sack in Week 4. Aims for his 3rd in row with 7+ tackles. Had TFL in only career game vs. LAC (11/22/20 w/ NYJ). • DE DORANCE ARMSTRONG had 4 tackles & TFL last week. Has TFL in 7 of his past 8. Has sack in 3 of his past 4. • DT DARON PAYNE had TFL & FF in Week 4. Has TFL in 3 of his past 4. • CB MIKE SAINRISTIL had 6 tackles & 1st INT of season last week. Aims for his 4th in row with 5+ tackles. Has 5+ tackles in 5 of his 6 games vs. AFC. • CB MARSHON LATTIMORE had 6 tackles & TFL in Week 4. Had PD in his last game vs. LAC (10/27/24 w/ NO).
CHARGERS NOTES
• QB JUSTIN HERBERT passed for 203 yards & TD in Week 4, 7th-straight game 200+ pass yards, longest active streak in NFL. Aims for his 10th in row with TD pass. Completed 31 of 47 atts. (66 pct.) for 337 yards & TD in last meeting. • RB OMARION HAMPTON led rookies with 165 scrimmage yards (128 rush, 37 rec.) & had rush TD last week. Is only rookie with 100+ scrimmage yards in 2 games this season. Aims for his 3rd in row with 125+ scrimmage yards & rush TD. • WR KEENAN ALLEN had 5 catches in Week 4 & aims for his 5th in row with 5+ catches. Has rec. TD in 3 of his past 4. Has 5+ catches & 100+ rec. yards in 3 of his career games vs. Was. • WR QUENTIN JOHNSTON led team with 8 catches for 98 yards & TD in Week 4. Is 1 of 3 in NFL (Amon-Ra St. Brown & Garrett Wilson) with 70+ rec. yards & TD catch in 3 games this season. • WR LADD MCCONKEY has 5+ catches in 7 of his 9 career home games. • LB DAIYAN HENLEY had 9 tackles last week. Has 5+ tackles in 4 of his past 5. Has 10+ tackles in 6 of his past 7 at SoFi Stadium. • LB TROY DYE led team with season-high 12 tackles in Week 4. Aims for his 4th in row with 9+ tackles vs. NFC. • LB TULI TUIPULOTU led NFL with career-high 4 sacks & had 9 tackles & 4thcareer FF last week. • CB BENJAMIN ST-JUSTE played 1st 4 seasons (2021-24) with Was. Aims for his 3rd in row with PD. • CB TARHEEB STILL has PD in 2 of his past 3 at SoFi Stadium. • S DERWIN JAMES had 8 tackles & half sack last week. Is only DB with 8+ tackles & 0.5+ sacks in 2 games this season. Aims for his 6th in row with 5+ tackles at SoFi Stadium. Had 8 tackles & PD in last meeting. • S ALOHI GILMAN had 4 tackles & PD last week. Has PD in 2 of his past 3.
Game Odds
Washington Commanders 47.5
Los Angeles Chargers – 2.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, October 4, 2025
