Mike McDaniel faces criticism amid Chargers' 0-4 start to NFL season

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Mike McDaniel faces criticism amid Chargers' 0-4 start to NFL season
Summary

The Los Angeles Chargers are struggling with an 0-4 record following a 30-23 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Mike McDaniel, the team’s offensive coordinator, has been accused of favoritism by Breiden Fehoko, an ex-teammate of Joe Burrow. Fehoko claims that McDaniel prioritizes certain players over team success, leading to ineffective playcalling. Despite calls for his resignation, Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh has defended McDaniel’s position. The team is set to face the Denver Broncos in their next matchup.

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  • •Chargers are 0-4 after losing to Seahawks
  • •Breiden Fehoko accuses McDaniel of favoritism
  • •Harbaugh supports McDaniel amid criticism
  • •Next game against the Denver Broncos
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  • 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — ‘An agenda of…’ – Joe Burrow’s ex-teammate drops a ‘politics’ accusation on Chargers’ Mike McDaniel
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Mike McDaniel is being blamed for the Los Angeles Chargers’ terrible start to the 2026-27 NFL season. Week 4 of the NFL season didn’t go as planned for the Los Angeles Chargers, as the organization was handed its fourth defeat of the year.

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