Chargers start season 0-2 after poor performances against lower-ranked teams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 7:23 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026

The Los Angeles Chargers opened the season with consecutive losses, falling to 0-2 after defeats to the Cardinals and Raiders. This marks a historically poor start, as they become the fourth team in NFL history to begin a season 0-2 against opponents who won three games or fewer in the previous year. The team's performance, especially on offense and defense, has not met expectations, leading to questions about their ability to rebound in upcoming games. The struggles include a failing special teams unit that exacerbates their challenges.
- •Chargers suffered back-to-back defeats to open the 2026 season.
- •They are the fourth NFL team to start 0-2 against weak opponents.
- •Previous teams with similar starts combined for a 4-31 record.
- •Both the offense and defense have underperformed so far.
- •Upcoming games appear challenging for the struggling team.
- 7:23 AMYahoo Sports — Chargers' 0-2 start is something the NFL rarely sees
"The Chargers 0-2 start is a lot worse than it looks.
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