Heading into their Week 5 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers were 3-1. They lost 21-18 on the road to the New York Giants in Week 4. Justin Herbert and the Chargers were eager to bounce back in Week 5.
After having a 10-0 lead after the first quarter vs. Washington, the Chargers did not score another point the rest of the game. The Commanders outscored the Chargers 28-0 through the final three quarters. Los Angeles is now 3-2 this season after a 3-0 start. To make matters worse, rookie RB Omarion Hampton suffered an ankle injury and has been placed on the IR.
