Find single game tickets to the Los Angeles Chargers vs. Washington Commanders NFL Week 5 matchup on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at SoFi Stadium.

It's time to move on from the loss to the Atlanta Falcons, but the Washington Commanders need to bring one takeaway from it this week when they hit the road.The Commanders have another away game on the schedule as they take on the Los Angeles Chargers,

The Los Angeles Chargers will look to rebound in Week 5 with a win over the Washington Commanders. No easy task, though, not with an offensive line missing Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt, if not Mekhi Becton on the interior, too. As the Commanders seem to get healthier with Jayden Daniels, too, the task at hand keeps looking tougher.

The Washington defense has to play better. It was gashed against the Falcons, allowing too many chunk plays. If Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix Jr. had that much success, it could be a long day at the office for the Commanders' defense trying to slow down Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.

The Washington Commanders are dealing with injuries to a few of their stars, and two of their wideouts are at risk of missing Sunday's game.

Luckily, the Chargers are hosting the Commanders this week who currently have the 27th-ranked pass defense, allowing nearly 250 through the air per game. If the Chargers offensive line can hold up without left tackle Joe Alt, then this may be another Herbert hero game in the making.

Los Angeles Chargers’ left tackle Joe Alt is on the mend after a sprained right ankle, leaving his status for Week 5 against the Washington Commanders hanging by a thread. Head coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed on Wednesday that Alt is unlikely to play,

Already down one starting offensive tackle, the Chargers are unlikely to have another for Sunday’s game against the Commanders.