Chargers fall to 0-7 after Rams win
Justin Herbert threw two interceptions and the offense stalled for the second straight week.
By Andrew Bennett ·
The Los Angeles Chargers lost 24-9 to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, dropping their record to 0-7 in 2026. The defeat marks the seventh consecutive loss for the team, extending a losing streak that began late in the previous season.
The offense failed to score a touchdown for the second straight game. This marks the ninth consecutive quarter without a scoring play from the offense, dating back to a 42-yard run by Kimani Vidal on October 11. Quarterback Justin Herbert completed 24 of 32 passes for 257 yards but threw two interceptions. Those interceptions give him a total of ten for the season, the most in the National Football League.
Defensive coordinator Mike McDaniel was not available for media questions following the game. Head coach Jim Harbaugh said McDaniel would continue to handle play-calling duties. Harbaugh noted that the team was unable to finish drives with touchdowns and lost control during the middle eight minutes of the game. The Rams scored on a drive before halftime and on the first possession of the second half.
The Chargers were outscored 83-54 in second halves this season. In the fourth quarter alone, the team has been outscored 63-13. Cameron Dicker kicked three field goals, which constituted the entire offensive point total for the week.
Herbert said the performance was difficult for the group. Harbaugh stated the team is motivated to review film and address issues. The Chargers will play at home against the Houston Texans next Sunday. They then travel to Baltimore to face the Ravens on November 16 before hosting the New York Jets on November 22.
The NFL trade deadline is set for November 10. Outside linebacker Khalil Mack, a 13-year veteran and nine-time Pro Bowler, said he is focusing on his current role. Mack defended Herbert, describing the quarterback as a brother and saying he supports him through both good and bad periods.
Herbert and his coaching staff had a bye week to evaluate the offense before this loss. The team now sits as the only winless franchise in the league.
