Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel on the field prior to the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
The NFL season has taken a disastrous turn for the Los Angeles Chargers, who have made unwanted franchise and league history after suffering their seventh consecutive loss to begin the 2026 campaign.
The Chargers became the first team in NFL history to start a season 0-7 after winning at least 11 games the previous year. Their latest setback came in Week 8, when they suffered a 24-9 defeat against the Los Angeles Rams, extending their losing streak and raising even more questions about the direction of the team.
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Even more concerning, Los Angeles has now gone 27 consecutive offensive drives without scoring a touchdown and has failed to find the end zone in back-to-back games.
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Chargers offense continues to struggle
Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams linebacker Wesley Bailey (47) sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Coming into the season with legitimate playoff aspirations, the Chargers have looked nothing like a contender through the opening eight weeks.
Quarterback Justin Herbert has also struggled, throwing two interceptions against the Rams. He now leads the NFL with 10 interceptions on the season, adding to the growing concerns surrounding Los Angelesโ offense.
Offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel has faced significant criticism as the teamโs struggles continue, with many questioning whether changes are necessary to get the offense back on track.
However, head coach Jim Harbaugh has made it clear that he has no intention of changing McDanielโs responsibilities, despite the disappointing results.
The Chargersโ current 0-7 record also represents their worst start since 2000, when Harbaugh was the teamโs quarterback. Los Angeles started that season 0-11 before eventually finishing with a 1-15 record.
With the team already making unwanted NFL history, the pressure is continuing to mount as the season progresses.
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Chargers running out of time to turn things around
Oct 18, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) comes under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Jaden Hicks (21) during the second quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
The Chargers will now have another opportunity to get their season moving in the right direction when they return home for Week 9.
Los Angeles is scheduled to host the Houston Texans, who enter the matchup with a 2-5 record, on Sunday.
Although Houston has also experienced its share of struggles, the Chargers desperately need a victory to avoid extending their disastrous start.
With seven consecutive losses and an offense searching for answers, Los Angeles faces an increasingly difficult challenge to salvage its 2026 season.
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