The Bolts are still trying to get back on track.
Here are five things to know about the Chargers ahead of Week 6.
1. What happened in Week 5?
The Chargers dropped their second straight game Sunday in a 27-10 loss to the Commanders.
Much like the week before, the Bolts were plagued by miscues and penalties.
The Chargers tallied 10 penalties for 85 yards on Sunday after recording 14 penalties for 107 yards against the Giants. Add it up and that is 24 total penalties for 192 total yards in the past two losses.
"We need to get the bleeding stopped on the penalties, the self-inflicted wounds, and I know we're capable of doing that," Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh said. "I know we're a good football team in those areas, and we're not good at it right now."
The Bolts held a 10-0 lead after the first quarter at home in Week 5 but couldn't keep up as the Commanders scored 27 unanswered points to claim the win.
The Chargers also dealt with injuries on offense as Trey Pipkins III and Mekhi Becton were each in and out of the lineup. Overall, the Bolts used four different combinations along the offensive line.
Rookie running back Omarion Hampton also suffered an ankle injury in the fourth quarter and did not return to the game.
2. What is the Chargers record?
The Chargers now sit at 3-2 through the first five games of the season.
And while that record may seem frustrating given the Bolts 3-0 start, keep in mind that the Chargers still occupy first place in the AFC West.
Denver also sits at 3-2 but the Chargers have the head-to-head tiebreaker based on the Bolts Week 3 home win.
In terms of the AFC, the Chargers are tied for the third-best mark in the conference at 3-2. The Bolts are also one of two teams in the NFL, along with the 49ers, who are a perfect 3-0 in their division.
3. Who stood out in the loss?
The Chargers received an early boost from wide receiver Ladd McConkey when he caught his first touchdown of the season.
And Teair Tart provided a splash play on defense with a forced fumble and recovery on the first play of the fourth quarter.
But the highlights were few and far between as the Bolts couldn't put together a consistent effort from start to finish.
Offensively, Justin Herbert led the Chargers with an overall Pro Football Focus grade of 84.1 while Tart had the top defensive PFF grade at 93.1.
4. How about Keenan Allen's NFL record?
Keenan Allen made some pretty cool NFL history on Sunday.
The Chargers wide receiver reached 1,000 career receptions and became the fastest player in NFL history to do so.
Allen, who entered Sunday's game with 998 career catches, hit the milestone in the second quarter against the Commanders on a pass from Herbert.
Allen hit the mark in his 159th career game, which surpassed Hall of Fame wide receiver Marvin Harrison's record of 167 games. Allen became the 16th player in NFL history to have at least 1,000 catches.
"It was fun. Just stacking, man," Allen said after the game. "Continue to try to be efficient and make sure I'm there when the quarterback looks my way and keep coming down with them."
Allen finished the game leading the Chargers with five receptions for 58 yards in Week 5.
By hitting the 1,000-catch mark, Allen now has 933 career receptions with the Chargers. He can now set his sights on Antonio Gates' franchise record of 955 catches.
"Really fortunate to play with him, have him on our team," Herbert said.
Herbert later added: "The guy is special, makes a bunch of plays wherever he is. We're going to keep getting him the ball and he's going to keep getting open."
Take a look at how the Bolt Fam got gameday ready at Pepsi Tailgate Central. Fans came together to tailgate ahead of the Chargers' Week 5 matchup against the Washington Commanders at SoFi Stadium.
5. Who do the Chargers play in Week 6?
The Chargers will look to get back in the win column in Week 6 against the Miami Dolphins. Kickoff is at 10 a.m. (PT) from Hard Rock Stadium.
The Dolphins are 1-4 after a Week 5 loss to the Panthers. Miami led 17-0 early in the second quarter before Carolina rallied and squeaked out a 27-24 home win.
Miami got a solid game from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (256 passing yards and three scores) but the Dolphins defense allowed 418 yards to the Panthers, including 239 yards on the ground.
