The Washington Commanders (2-2) head back on the road in Week 5 to face the Los Angeles Chargers (3-1) at SoFi Stadium. Both teams are coming off disappointing losses, as the Chargers lost their first game of the season to the previously winless New York Giants.

The Washington Commanders travel west to face the Los Angeles Chargers in a Week 5 matchup at SoFi Stadium. From offensive and defensive rankings to key trends, here are the quick hits and game notes you need to follow before kickoff.

www.si.com/nfl/chargers Chargers roster moves, news and notes ahead of Week 5 A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for portions of interior Alaska, with forecasts predicting up to 9 inches of snowfall between Thursday afternoon and Friday evening.

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If Becton returns Sunday but Alt is out, the Chargers could play either Austin Deculus or Jamaree Salyer at left tackle. Remember that Salyer filled in admirably at that spot in 2022 when Rashawn Slater suffered a biceps injury.

The Washington Commanders are dealing with injuries to a few of their stars, and two of their wideouts are at risk of missing Sunday's game.