Chargers fall to 0-4 as Harbaugh defends McDaniel — SkimNews
Get the Sports newsletter
Daily sports — scores, transfers, the storylines from the leagues you actually follow. Free.
- Los Angeles Chargers fell to 0-4 with a 30-23 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, extending their losing streak to eight games dating to Week 16 of last season.
- Jim Harbaugh said offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's job is 'not in jeopardy,' calling him 'a skilled coach' the team will 'keep growing' with despite the winless stretch.
- Justin Herbert threw two first-half interceptions—including one on the game's first play to linebacker Drake Thomas—then bounced back to go 13-of-16 for 144 yards in the second half.
- According to Next Gen Stats, the Chargers' pass block win rate fell to 13%—the lowest in ESPN's 10-year dataset—as Herbert was sacked four times and pressured on 55% of his dropbacks.
- Rashawn Slater (ankle), Joe Alt (neck), and Trevor Penning (head) all exited injured, forcing Los Angeles to finish the game with four rookies and veteran Cole Strange on the offensive line.
- Omarion Hampton's carries have dropped to 24 over the past two weeks (26th in the NFL) after back-to-back fumbles, with Keaton Mitchell and Kimani Vidal splitting more touches.
- The Chargers host the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium next Sunday looking to avoid their eighth straight loss.
Why it matters: McDaniel survives another week, but the Chargers' offense is running out of healthy bodies: three starting offensive linemen—Slater, Alt, and Penning—all exited Sunday's loss, leaving four rookies and veteran Cole Strange as the only options for next Sunday's home game against Denver. An 0-5 start and a nine-game losing streak now look near-certain barring a dramatic turnaround.
Ask SkimNews
