Chargers Fall to 0-7 as Harbaugh Keeps Mike McDaniel Calling Plays

Harbaugh’s choice to keep McDaniel calling plays concentrates accountability on the coaching staff, raising the prospect of midseason staff or roster changes.

Overview

The Chargers lost 24-9 to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, extending their losing streak to 0-7 and failing to score a touchdown in their second straight game.
After the game Jim Harbaugh confirmed Mike McDaniel will continue to call offensive plays and said the staff must fix the problems internally.
Analytical measures show the offense near the league bottom, with a PFN Offense Impact Score of 61.1, low points per game in the mid‑teens, repeated turnovers, penalties, and heavy pressure on the offensive line.
Reporters and former players intensified scrutiny after the loss, with The Athletic’s Noah Furtado repeatedly pressing Harbaugh for a rationale and ex‑All‑Pro Shawne Merriman publicly questioning McDaniel’s job security.
Retention of McDaniel is now framed as a short leash for the coaching staff that could lead to in‑season coordinator changes, player trades for draft assets, or renewed questions about Harbaugh’s future if results do not improve.