Overview
- Los Angeles lost its first two games at SoFi Stadium by identical 26-14 scores and now sits 0-2 on the season.
- The offense produced just 28 points over two games and fumbled six times against the Raiders, including multiple fumbles by quarterback Justin Herbert.
- Herbert has thrown three interceptions in two games, been sacked repeatedly, and finished with reduced yardage and decision-making errors that analysts and commentators sharply criticized.
- Key players were injured in Week 2 as David Njoku was carted off with a knee issue, Charlie Kolar left in a sling, and Derwin James fractured a pinky but returned with a cast.
- Coverage across outlets highlighted that the problems are systemwide—poor pre-snap communication, dropped passes, and offensive-line breakdowns—and that the Chargers now face a difficult run of opponents beginning with the Buffalo Bills.