US EditionHaving Jayden Daniels Back Changes Everything for the Washington Commanders
Jayden Daniels returned from injury to lead the Washington Commanders in overcoming a 10-point deficit with 27 unanswered points, including two touchdowns from rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt.
- On Sunday, October 5, 2025, the Washington Commanders reeled off 27 unanswered points to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-10 at SoFi Stadium, with Jayden Daniels returning after missing two games.
- After falling behind 10-0, three Chargers miscues—turnovers and penalties—opened the door for Washington Commanders' comeback sparked by Jayden Daniels.
- Daniels finished the day with solid numbers, completing 15 of 26 passes for 231 yards and a touchdown while rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt rushed for 111 yards and two scores.
- The victory moves Washington Commanders to 3-2 and is the club's first road win of the season; they now host the Chicago Bears at Northwest Stadium on Oct. 13.
- Coaches praised Jayden Daniels' return with a knee brace, with Dan Quinn saying `He showed a lot of poise` and `He just has an X factor about him`.
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Having Jayden Daniels back changes everything for the Washington Commanders
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 05: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders throws a pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second quarter at SoFi Stadium on October 05, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)(Getty Images/Ronald Martinez) INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 05: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders throws a pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second quarter at S…
Jayden Daniels Makes Statement About Breakout Commanders RB
More than a few people might be surprised by how rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merrit ran over a tough Los Angeles Chargers defense in Week 5, but Jayden Daniels isn’t one of them. Not when the starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders knows what makes the seventh-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft special.Daniels spilled the goods on Croksey-Merritt’s talents after the Commanders left SoFi Stadium with a 27-10 win on Sunday, October…
Back in L.A., 'composed' Daniels jolts Commanders
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels returned from injury, and playing for the first time near his hometown of San Bernardino, he helped orchestrate his club's 27-10 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday afternoon at SoFi Stadium.
Commanders score 27 straight points to beat Chargers 27-10
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Jacory Croskey-Merritt scored two touchdowns, and the Washington Commanders rallied from a 10-point deficit after forcing a big fumble in the second quarter to score 27 straight points and beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-10 on Sunday.Washington's Jayden Daniels, who missed two games with an injured left knee, was 15 of 26 for 231 yards and a touchdown in the game's final minute in helping the Commanders (3-2) win for the fir…
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