How to Watch Chargers vs. Commanders: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2025 Week 5

Star receiver Quentin Johnston and the Los Angeles Chargers (3-1) face the Washington Commanders (2-2) on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET, at SoFi Stadium.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Chargers have been a top-five unit, ranking fourth-best by surrendering just 17.8 points per game. They rank 20th on offense (22 points per game). The Commanders are putting up 26.8 points per contest on offense this season (eighth-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering 22.8 points per contest (18th-ranked) on defense.

Below we dig deep into all of the info you need before this matchup begins, including how to watch on TV.

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How to Watch Chargers vs. Commanders

• When: Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 4:25 p.m. ET
• Where: SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California
• TV: FOX
• Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

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Chargers vs. Commanders: Head-to-Head

• In the past two meetings, Los Angeles holds a 2-0 record against Washington.
• Los Angeles has tallied 50 points in the last two matchups while only giving up 29 to Washington.

Chargers' 2025 Schedule

Chargers Stats & Insights

• Los Angeles has been shining on both sides of the ball in the passing game, ranking fifth-best in passing offense (249 passing yards per game) and fourth-best in passing defense (158.8 passing yards allowed per game).
• From an offensive standpoint, the Chargers rank 20th in the NFL with 107.3 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 17th in rushing yards allowed per contest (111.3).
• Los Angeles has forced three total turnovers (21st in NFL) this season and have turned it over five times (16th in NFL) for a turnover margin of -2, 20th-ranked in the league.

Chargers Key Players

• Justin Herbert has led the way for the Chargers' offense this year, registering 1,063 passing yards with seven passing touchdowns, three interceptions and a 63.8% completion percentage.
• Johnston has been a big contributor for the Chargers, totaling 337 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 22 receptions.
• Omarion Hampton has racked up 270 rushing yards (67.5 yards per game) and two touchdowns while averaging 5 yards per carry in four games for the Chargers.

Commanders' 2025 Schedule

Commanders Stats & Insights

• With 184.3 passing yards per game on offense, Washington ranks 25th in the NFL. Defensively, it ranks 27th, giving up 248.5 passing yards per game.
• The Commanders' run offense has been consistently moving the chains, compiling 154.8 rushing yards per game (second-best) this season. Defensively, they rank 14th by giving up 107.5 rushing yards per game.
• Washington has compiled one forced turnover (31st in NFL) and committed two turnovers (fourth in NFL) this season for a -1 turnover margin that ranks 18th in the NFL.

Commanders Key Players

• In four games, Deebo Samuel has 22 catches for 204 yards (51 per game) and two touchdowns.
• Jayden Daniels has thrown for 433 yards (216.5 per game), completing 59.7% of his throws, with three touchdowns and zero interceptions in two games.
• In two games, Marcus Mariota has passed for 363 yards (181.5 per game), with three touchdowns and one interception, and a completion percentage of 64.6%.

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