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Chargers Fall to 0-4 as Harbaugh Vows Support for Offensive Coordinator

The loss to the Seahawks deepens scrutiny of the offense and the front office and raises pressure that could force personnel decisions if results do not improve soon.

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Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh reacts after a play against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Chargers dropped a 30-23 road game to the Seattle Seahawks and opened the season 0-4, a stretch that has exposed persistent offensive breakdowns.
  • Head coach Jim Harbaugh said Mike McDaniel’s job is not in jeopardy, defending his offensive coordinator after public questions about playcalling and scheme changes.
  • Former Chargers lineman Breiden Fehoko posted on X that “someone needs to be fired,” naming McDaniel, general manager Joe Hortiz and Harbaugh and reflecting growing fan and media anger.
  • Los Angeles’ offense has averaged about 14.7 points per game with Justin Herbert posting a low completion rate and multiple interceptions, while interior line injuries and the signing of guard Cole Strange have drawn criticism for poor protection and low PFF grades.
  • The Chargers’ defense has produced turnovers and short fields but the offense has failed to convert those chances into wins, and upcoming games against Denver, Kansas City and the Rams create a narrow window for the team to stop the slide and decide on next steps.