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Jayden Daniels to Start at Chargers as Derwin James Returns and Joe Alt Sits

His return restores Washington's QB run threat against a defense that has struggled to contain scrambles.

Overview

  • Daniels practiced fully all week, was medically cleared on Wednesday and will play with a brace on his left knee after missing two games.
  • Washington ruled out wide receivers Terry McLaurin (quad) and Noah Brown (groin/calf), and Deebo Samuel is active and designated a team captain.
  • The Chargers removed safety Derwin James from the injury report, while starting tackle Joe Alt was ruled out with an ankle injury.
  • Washington’s rushing attack ranks near the top of the league under Kliff Kingsbury and Anthony Lynn, with the quarterback run threat central to its success.
  • Los Angeles has allowed the third-most yards on quarterback scrambles this season, and Daniels led all quarterbacks in scramble yards in 2024.