"The Washington Commanders barged into SoFi Stadium on Sunday and handed the Chargers their second consecutive defeat - a 27-10 spirit crusher - coming on the heels of an upset of coach Jim Harbaugh's team by the winless New York Giants a week before. The visitors iced the win with a 13-play, 99-yard drive that ended with an eight-yard, blitz-beating touchdown pass from Jayden Daniels to Deebo Samuel. That had thousands of blue-clad fans streaming for the exits."
"That blunted a drive that started with a masterful defensive play, a tackle by Chargers defensive tackle Teair Tart, who pried the ball loose from Washington running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt - who was having a tremendous game - then recovered the fumble. The play hinted at a dramatic comeback by the lurching Chargers (3-2), a team still looking to find its groove. Much like their season so far, the Chargers started strong then faded."
"They jumped out to a 10-0 lead against the Commanders before surrendering 27 unanswered points with the game torturously slipping away from the Chargers in the second half. Their kryptonite was rookie Croskey-Merritt, who tore off some gains longer than his last name. The seventh-round pick from Arizona finished with a combined 150 yards in 14 carries and two catches. He had touchdown runs of 15 and five yards around the left side that befuddled a Chargers defense that had played so well to this point."
The Washington Commanders defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 27-10 at SoFi Stadium, handing the Chargers their second straight loss. Washington sealed the victory with a 13-play, 99-yard drive capped by an eight-yard touchdown pass from Jayden Daniels to Deebo Samuel. A pivotal third-and-goal pass from Justin Herbert intended for Keenan Allen was tipped by Jer'Zhan Newton and intercepted by Mike Sainristil at the goal line. Chargers DT Teair Tart forced and recovered a fumble earlier, sparking comeback hopes. Rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt rushed for 150 yards with touchdown runs of 15 and five yards. The Chargers led 10-0 before surrendering 27 unanswered points.
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