Chargers fall to 0-5 after loss to Broncos at home
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 1:04 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
The Los Angeles Chargers suffered a 23-17 defeat to the Denver Broncos on October 12, 2026, at SoFi Stadium. This loss marks the Chargers' fifth consecutive setback, making their record 0-5, a position not seen since the 2003 season. The team came into the game without star wide receiver Ladd McConkey and lost Tre Harris to a hamstring injury during the match. Quarterback Justin Herbert had a challenging outing, completing 14 of 24 passes for 121 yards, along with one touchdown and one interception. The loss has reignited criticism of the team's coaching strategies, specifically under Coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel.
- •Chargers drop to 0-5, first time since 2003.
- •Justin Herbert struggled with 121 passing yards.
- •Ladd McConkey ruled out; Tre Harris injured during the game.
- •Match played at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
- •Coaching strategies under scrutiny after poor performance.
- 1:04 AMYahoo Sports — Chargers reach embarrassing low point franchise hasn’t hit in 23 years
"The Los Angeles Chargers walked into Sunday depleted, featuring star wide receiver Ladd McConkey ruled out . Now the Denver Broncos placed the Bolts in a new low point for the franchise. One that hasn’t been seen in 23 years. Sunday’s 23-17 home loss at SoFi Stadium makes the Chargers 0-5 now, a first since the 2003 season . And this Bolts team […] The post Chargers reach embarrassing low point franchise hasn’t hit in 23 years appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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