Chargers struggle offensively under Mike McDaniel in 0-4 start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 9:19 AM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
The Los Angeles Chargers face intense scrutiny after a winless start to the season, currently at 0-4. Offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel is under fire with the team ranking 29th in scoring, averaging just 16.8 points per game. Hall of Famer Cris Carter criticized McDaniel for failing to implement effective offensive strategies. The Chargers' next game is against the Denver Broncos, as they look to turn the season around.
- •Chargers rank 29th in scoring with 16.8 points per game.
- •Cris Carter emphasized McDaniel's lack of offensive improvement.
- •Team has committed 10 turnovers with four lost fumbles.
- •Justin Herbert ranks among the worst in QBR this season.
- •Chargers next face the Denver Broncos in Week 5.
- 9:19 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Wonder What He’s Teaching,’ ‘Nothing’s Happened’ — NFL Legend Questions What Exactly Mike McDaniel’s Bringing To Struggling Chargers Offense
"The Los Angeles Chargers just look like a franchise with no answers for their current predicaments. The train of optimism from the offseason was stopped in its tracks after a winless 0-4 start to the season.
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