Both the Washington Commanders and the Los Angeles Chargers are coming off brutal losses, although their Week 4 results exposed different issues in each team's game play. Washington's defense had trouble stopping Atlanta on all fronts, allowing the Falcons' offense 435 total yards (307 passing/128 rushing) and 6.8 yards per play. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. had his way, finishing with a 76.9% pass completion rating, throwing for 313 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Atlanta's tandem running backs in Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier rushed for a combined 33 carries and 126 yards, with Robinson picking up an additional 106 yards on four receptions.
The Chargers, on the other hand, are facing offensive line injuries that are starting to permeate the team's offensive productivity