Chargers Struggle Continues Under Staley, Slips to 2-4 Start in Season Despite Attempts to Reset

Chargers' Defense Suffers Under Staley's Tenure, Ranking Among League's Worst as Offensive Struggles Persist

Despite attempts to reset, the Los Angeles Chargers continue to struggle under head coach Brandon Staley, slipping to a 2-4 start in the season.
The Chargers' defense ranks among the league's worst under Staley's leadership, with poor performance in points allowed per game, yards allowed per game, run-stopping, and third-down conversions.
Staley, previously coordinating the Los Angeles Rams' top-ranked defense in 2020, has seen the Chargers defense fall to the bottom of the league, with teams converting 43.4% on third downs and allowing 37 plays of at least 40 yards during his tenure.
In a recent game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was sacked five times, tying a career high. Over the past three games, Herbert has been under pressure on 42.2% of his dropbacks.
Despite their struggles, kicker Cameron Dicker has shone, making a career-long 55-yard field goal, and wide receiver Joshua Palmer achieved a career-high 133 yards on five receptions in the game against the Chiefs.