INGLEWOOD, Calif. — INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Taking part in for the primary time as a professional not removed from his hometown, Jayden Daniels began slowly in his return after lacking two video games with an injured left knee.

After the protection pressured a giant fumble within the second quarter, Daniels and the Washington Commanders did not look again, reeling off 27 straight factors to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-10 on Sunday.

“I’ve dreamt of moments like this, having the ability to play in entrance of my household again in my hometown,” stated Daniels, who grew up 75 miles from SoFi Stadium in San Bernardino.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt scored two touchdowns and Daniels was 15 of 26 for 231 yards and a landing within the sport’s remaining minute in serving to the Commanders (3-2) win for the primary time on the street.

“It was simply nice to have his presence on the sphere,” Croskey-Merritt stated of Daniels.

The Chargers (3-2) had been one of many least penalized groups within the first three weeks of the season, once they had been 3-0. However they had been accomplished in by sloppy play final week, with 15 penalties for 107 yards in a 21-18 loss on the New York Giants.

Again dwelling at SoFi Stadium, it occurred once more. That they had 10 penalties for 85 yards and three turnovers in Washington territory.

“Make no excuses on why it ain’t clear, however it’s our job to get it fastened,” security Derwin James stated.

The Chargers dominated in constructing a 10-0 lead with 5 minutes left within the first half, limiting the Commanders to a single first down. That was after the Chargers’ unlawful formation on the opening kickoff.

Quentin Johnston fumbled after catching a 19-yard move from Justin Herbert and Marshon Lattimore snagged it for Washington’s first fumble restoration of the season within the second quarter.

That led to Crosley-Merritt’s first TD of the sport, a 15-yard run into the left finish. The Chargers had been pressured to punt on their subsequent possession.

After Daniels was sacked and threw an incompletion, Tress Method punted 55 yards to the Chargers 43. Ladd McConkey took the return 57 yards for a landing that was nullified by Marlowe Wax’s penalty for roughing Method, resulting in an computerized first down for the Commanders.

“We have to tighten up the operation in each method,” Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh stated.

Matt Homosexual kicked a 29-yard area purpose for a 10-10 tie with 5 seconds left earlier than halftime.

The Commanders took the lead for good on their first possession of the third, when Crosley-Merritt ran 5 yards into the left finish for a 17-10 lead.

The Chargers’ Trey Pipkins dedicated two consecutive penalties on the Chargers’ subsequent possession that resulted in a punt. They turned the ball over on downs of their solely different possession of the third.

Homosexual’s 36-yard area purpose prolonged the Commanders’ result in 20-10. Deebo Samuel caught an 8-yard move from Daniels late within the sport.

Daniels was the league’s offensive rookie of the yr final season when he led the Commanders to the NFC championship sport.

“I used to be happy to see him make some selections that won’t present up on the stat sheet — when to go, when to throw it away,” Commanders coach Dan Quinn stated. “Realizing there was possibilities for him to let it rip, he completely did that. He’s simply such a relentless competitor.”

Already the most-pressured quarterback within the league, Herbert was sacked 4 occasions behind an offensive line battered by accidents. He is been sacked 16 occasions by way of 5 video games. He was 22 of 29 for 166 yards, one TD and one interception.

Herbert was the Chargers’ main rusher with 4 carries for 60 yards, together with a profession high-tying 41-yard scramble up the center on the primary scoring drive of the sport.

Daniels turned the primary quarterback to hurry for 1,000-plus yards in 20 video games or much less in NFL historical past.

Chargers broad receiver Keenan Allen reached 1,000 profession receptions, turning into the quickest participant in league historical past to take action. He caught passes of 29 yards and 4 yards from Herbert to succeed in the mark in his 159th sport, surpassing Corridor of Famer Marvin Harrison, who did it in 167 video games.

“I’m simply gonna proceed to attempt to be constant,” Allen stated, “ensuring I’m there when the quarterback begins to look my method.”

Chargers: DL Da’Shawn Hand (groin) acquired harm within the second quarter and didn’t return. … RT Trey Pipkins (knee) additionally acquired harm within the second however returned within the third.

The Commanders host the Chicago Bears and the Chargers go to Miami subsequent Sunday.

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