Derwin James criticizes Chargers after 0-2 start to season
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 3:29 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
The Los Angeles Chargers fell to 0-2 after a 26-14 defeat against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium on September 20. Following the game, safety Derwin James criticized the team's performance, calling it 'trash' and stressing the need for honest self-assessment within the locker room. The Chargers were favored to win both their opening games but now face a challenging schedule ahead, with five of their next seven games on the road. Additionally, injuries are compounding their struggles, as both James and tight end David Njoku suffered injuries in the recent loss.
- •Chargers lost 26-14 to the Raiders on September 20.
- •Los Angeles is 0-2 and has lost two home games.
- •Derwin James called the team's performance 'trash' postgame.
- •James injured his pinky finger during the game.
- •Chargers face a tough upcoming schedule with multiple road games.
- 3:29 AMYahoo Sports — Chargers news: Derwin James calls for brutal honesty from 'trash' LA after 0-2 start
- 3:23 AMYahoo Sports — Derwin James Gets Brutally Honest About Chargers’ 0-2 Start
"Derwin James did not reach for a silver lining after the Chargers fell to 0-2. Los Angeles dropped a 26-14 decision to the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, its second straight home loss to open the season, and the veteran safety used his postgame availability to demand the locker room stop protecting itself. “We got to look each other […] The post Chargers news: Derwin James calls for brutal honesty from 'trash' LA after 0-2 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Los Angeles Chargers are off to a nightmare start in 2026. After being upset at home in Week 1 by the Arizona Cardinals, they dropped another home game in Week 2, falling to the Las Vegas Raiders 26-14. The Chargers were favored in both games, but couldn’t put enough together to get a win. […] The post Derwin James Gets Brutally Honest About Chargers’ 0-2 Start appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 3:29 AMChargers news: Derwin James calls for brutal honesty from 'trash' LA after 0-2 start
Derwin James did not reach for a silver lining after the Chargers fell to 0-2. Los Angeles dropped a 26-14 decision to the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, its second straight home loss to open the season, and the veteran safety used his postgame availability to demand the locker room stop protecting itself. “We got to look each other […] The post Chargers news: Derwin James calls for brutal honesty from 'trash' LA after 0-2 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 3:23 AMDerwin James Gets Brutally Honest About Chargers’ 0-2 Start
The Los Angeles Chargers are off to a nightmare start in 2026. After being upset at home in Week 1 by the Arizona Cardinals, they dropped another home game in Week 2, falling to the Las Vegas Raiders 26-14. The Chargers were favored in both games, but couldn’t put enough together to get a win. […] The post Derwin James Gets Brutally Honest About Chargers’ 0-2 Start appeared first on HEAVY.
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