WASHINGTON — Jayden Daniels plopped his helmet on the sideline and turned to see general manager Adam Peters in a blazer. They slapped palms and hugged, both with big smiles. Yes, Daniels was back in action for the Washington Commanders — and back in a big way.

The exchange between the star QB and the guy who selected him second in last year’s NFL draft came after Daniels connected with Deebo Samuel on a fourth-down touchdown pass with a little more than a minute left Sunday, capping a 99-yard drive and a 27-10 victory at the Los Angeles Chargers and their seemingly elite defense.

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The win was Washington’s first on the road this season, put the club back above .500 at 3-2 and mad

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