Overview
- The Los Angeles Chargers remain the NFL’s only winless team at 0-6 and have the league‑worst offense, averaging about 15 points per game.
- Head coach Jim Harbaugh said he will keep Mike McDaniel as the offensive play‑caller after the bye, a decision reported Thursday that maintains the current coaching structure.
- Quarterback Justin Herbert publicly defended McDaniel, saying the offensive failures are the players’ responsibility and that targets are being made and plays are available.
- McDaniel acknowledged the pressure tied to the poor start, saying coaches must produce results or face heat, while Herbert’s own numbers have dropped to roughly a 59–60% completion rate with more interceptions than touchdowns and heavy sack totals.
- Injuries to key blockers, talk of Adam Gase as a possible internal alternative, and active media speculation about trades or staff moves persist but no front‑office changes have been announced; the club’s immediate performance in coming games and the Nov. 10 trade window are the key next markers.