Overview
- The Chargers fell to 0-7 after a 24-9 loss to the Rams on Sunday, a game in which Justin Herbert threw two interceptions that directly produced 10 Rams points.
- Herbert now leads the NFL with 10 interceptions through seven games and has thrown at least one pick in every contest while recording only five touchdown passes so far this season.
- Head coach Jim Harbaugh said he has not considered benching Herbert and called the problems a team issue, while offensive play-caller Mike McDaniel remains in charge despite scrutiny over schematic changes.
- The offense has not scored a touchdown in nine straight quarters and 27 consecutive possessions, a streak driven by turnovers, red-zone failures and an offensive line that has allowed heavy pressure.
- The slide has triggered sharp public criticism of coaching and play design, renewed trade-deadline speculation and questions about whether the team will change play-calling, personnel or pursue long-term roster moves if the skid continues.