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Chargers get a week off from losing — but not from being the NFL’s worst

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Murray, T. L. (2026, October 25). Chargers get a week off from losing — but not from being the NFL’s worst. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/25/sports/chargers-get-burned-on-bye-week-as-dolphins-leave-them-nfls-last-winless-team/

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During Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season, the Los Angeles Chargers remained winless after taking a bye week, dropping to the bottom of the league standings. With their upcoming schedule including tough matchups against teams like the Bills and Chiefs, along with an already poor performance this season marked by struggles under offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel and subpar defensive play, the Chargers face significant challenges ahead. Their situation could lead to potential roster changes as they approach the NFL Trade Deadline on November 10.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-25, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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The Los Angeles Chargers remain the only winless team in the NFL after Week 7 of the 2026 season. Despite having a bye week to rest and regroup, their poor performance continues. They lost recent games they were favored to win against the Cardinals and Raiders, and have since added four more losses, including matches against strong teams like the Bills, Seahawks, Broncos, and Chiefs. The Chargers face another tough schedule ahead with upcoming games against the Rams, Texans, and Ravens.

In Mike McDaniel's West Coast-style offense, quarterback Justin Herbert has struggled to release the ball quickly and make decisive decisions, leading to the worst QBR (30.1) in the league and more interceptions (8) than touchdown passes (5). Their best chance for a win might be when they host the Miami Dolphins on November 11, mirroring how Miami secured its first victory against the New York Jets recently.

The Chargers' struggles underscore their steep challenge to turn things around this season.

Written for “Chargers Nfl Record” on 2026-10-26, grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.

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“The articles describe different teams: one focuses on the Jets' loss to the Dolphins, while the other discusses how this win affects the Chargers' standing as the only winless team.”

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Thomas L. Murray

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🔮 And they could still have a long way to go before they get their first win.

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🔮 After the Warriors fell to 0-3, following a 131-122 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night, Kerr wasn’t shy to point out some areas the rookie will need to grow in his development.

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🔮 Moments before the Valkyries and the Dream were set to play Game 3 of the WNBA Finals on Wednesday night, former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom said he was kicked out of State Farm Arena.

2026-10-22 · assertive framing · Enes Kanter Freedom says WNBA booted him after he refused private suite

🔮 Ryan Garcia vs. Floyd Mayweather is happening, and it’s going to be a real fight, according to the WBC welterweight champion.

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🔮 Head coach Sean McVay told reporters on Wednesday that the team hasn’t spoken internally about bringing in another wide receiver, as they’re set to be without Davante Adams for the next 6-10 weeks.

2026-10-22 · assertive framing · Rams aren’t rushing to replace Davante Adams despite major injury blow

🔮 As Game 3 of the Finals was set to begin on Wednesday night, players from both teams were seen walking back to the locker room just before the National Anthem was about to be sung.

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🔮 “As noted last week, conversations between the Warriors, Kristaps and his representatives will remain private.

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🔮 “I think that we feel pride in that we sort of got that franchise to a place where it was like, ‘Oh no, you’re expected to make the playoffs.

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🔮 Now, he will miss the rest of the 2026-2027 season.

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🔮 As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to open the 2026-2027 NBA season on Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors, they could be shorthanded.

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While the Chargers have been at home enjoying the bye during Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season, they continue to find themselves hitting a new low. asserted

themselves → enjoy → low

With the Miami Dolphins earning their first win of the season in a 28-25 victory against the New York Jets, the Chargers are now the only winless team in the NFL. asserted

Chargers → earn → NFL

And they could still have a long way to go before they get their first win. uncertain

they → have → win

They opened their season losing games they were favored to win against the Cardinals and Raiders. asserted

they → open → Cardinals

After a shocking loss to Las Vegas, the Chargers tacked on another four losses by playing a gauntlet in the NFL that includes the Bills, Seahawks, Broncos, and Chiefs, while still having to face the Rams, Texans, and Ravens over the next three weeks. asserted

that → tack → weeks

Realistically, Los Angeles’ best bet to finally win a game this season will be the same as Miami’s when they host the New York Jets on November 11. asserted

they → win → November

Coming into the season, the Chargers offense was expected to be one of the best in the NFL, with the team hiring Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator. asserted

team → come → coordinator

Instead, the Los Angeles offense has struggled. asserted

offense → struggle → ?

In McDaniel’s West Coast-style offense, which requires quarterback Justin Herbert to release the ball quickly and be decisive with the ball, he’s been the opposite of that, with the worst QBR in the league (30.1), while having more interceptions (8) than touchdown passes (5). asserted

he → require → passes

The running game has been about average when compared to the rest of the league, averaging 119 yards per game. asserted

game → compare → game

On the opposite side of the ball, the defense ranks nearly below average, giving up an average of 330 yards and 25.2 points per game. asserted

defense → rank → game

With the Chargers set to face the Rams next week, another loss could force them to consider waiving the white flag and start moving off key veterans as the NFL Trade Deadline is rapidly approaching on November 10. uncertain

Deadline → set → November

Chargers get a week off from losing — but not from being the NFL’s worst

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