Overview
- Los Angeles fell to 3-2 with consecutive losses, blowing a 10-0 lead in a 27-10 defeat to Washington after a 21-18 loss to the Giants.
- The Chargers were flagged 24 times for 192 yards across the two games, with operational confusion including a fourth-and-2 snap after only 10 players initially reached the huddle.
- Offensive line injuries forced four combinations against Washington, with LT Joe Alt sidelined and Trey Pipkins and Mekhi Becton exiting at times, as Justin Herbert was sacked four times and limited to 166 passing yards.
- Rashawn Slater is out for the season with a knee injury, and rookie running back Omarion Hampton went on injured reserve with an ankle injury for a minimum four games.
- Keenan Allen became the fastest player to 1,000 career receptions, and the Chargers now visit the Dolphins with four of their next six opponents holding winning records.