Overview
- After the Week 7 bye the Chargers announced Mike McDaniel will remain the offensive play-caller while the team stays the NFL's only winless club at 0-6.
- Quarterback Justin Herbert publicly defended McDaniel, saying the offense's failings are on players to block, catch and execute rather than on the coordinator.
- McDaniel acknowledged the pressure, saying coaches must 'produce results' and that he is focusing on opponent study and ways to improve instead of outside noise.
- The offense ranks last in scoring at 15.0 points per game, with Herbert posting a career-low completion rate (59.4%), five TDs to eight INTs and the line having allowed heavy sack totals and turnovers.
- McDaniel arrives with a record of prior offensive success in Miami and San Francisco, so Harbaugh's choice buys time for internal fixes but raises stakes for quick on-field changes and roster decisions before key midseason windows.