Chargers' offense struggles in first two games with zero wins
CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 12:20 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026

The Los Angeles Chargers sit at 0-2 after two weeks of the NFL season, having lost to the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders. Their offense has performed poorly, ranking near the bottom with negative EPA per drive and low points per drive. Key issues include high penalty rates and fumbles, leading to questions about both execution and offensive line capability. The schedule ahead features challenging matchups against the Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks, and Kansas City Chiefs, with little room for improvement before their bye week.
- •Chargers have lost to the Cardinals and Raiders to start the season.
- •Offensive performance ranks near the bottom of the league with 1.22 points per drive.
- •Team is tying for the lead in fumbles and has high penalty rates.
- •Challenging upcoming schedule includes games against Bills and Chiefs.
- •Concerns about offensive execution and line effectiveness persist.
- 12:20 PMCBS NFL — Chargers' offense has been abysmal through two weeks. Here's what's fixable and what's frankly not
"Two games in, the Chargers' offense has been a disaster. Let's go under the hood and find out what's wrong.
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