As the Los Angeles Chargers entered their Week 5 matchup against the Washington Commanders, both fans and the organization knew that fielding a viable offensive line was going to be a struggle given the high ankle sprain that left tackle Joe Alt suffered last week.
Yet, the Chargers had a decision to make that could potentially stop some of the bleeding in who they would elevate from the bench to take Alt's place, and, now that the game has played out against their favor, it is safe to say that they made the wrong one.
Deculus, who was acquired via trade from the Houston Texans as additional depth following the devastating training camp injury to starting left tackle Rashawn Slater, struggled mightily in his first full appearance for the team, and, in hindsight, it could be said that his struggles led somewhat directly to the Chargers' more global setbacks on offense in this matchup.