The Commanders had the Chargers stopped at the Washington 11-yard line, with Cameron Dicker lined up for a field goal. Dicker made the chip-shot kick, but the Chargers took the points off the board due to a penalty.
Mike Sainristil was flagged for offsides, giving the Chargers a first down. This costly error shifted the momentum in Los Angeles’s favor.
Just two plays later, Justin Herbert connected with Ladd McConkey for a 2-yard touchdown, putting the Chargers ahead 7-0.
During the play, Herbert sustained a cut on his left hand and scraped his elbow after a 41-yard run. Despite the injury, he was efficient on the opening drive, completing 3 of 4 passes for 21 yards.
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