The winless Los Angeles Chargers are keeping offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel as their play-caller after a 0-6 start. Coach Jim Harbaugh says the team has reviewed its problems during the bye week but remains confident in McDaniel, despite a struggling offense and quarterback Justin Herbert’s sharp decline.

By the Numbers
  • 0-6: The Chargers’ record, their worst start since 2000.
  • 15 points per game: Last in the NFL.
  • 287.2 total yards per game: 28th in the league.
  • Herbert has completed 59.4% of his passes, thrown 8 interceptions and been sacked 21 times.
Yes, But

McDaniel’s offense is underperforming, but injuries have weakened the offensive line: center Tyler Biadasz and left tackle Rashawn Slater are on injured reserve. Those losses complicate the evaluation, though they don’t erase concerns about McDaniel’s play-calling or Herbert’s turnovers.

State of Play
  • Harbaugh says McDaniel’s job is not changing for now and voiced confidence in his ability.
  • The Chargers are last in scoring, while Herbert’s completion rate is the lowest of his career.
What’s Next

Los Angeles faces the 3-4 Rams on Sunday. Another offensive stumble would intensify scrutiny of McDaniel and the roster, even as Harbaugh continues to back his coordinator.

Bottom Line

The Chargers are choosing continuity over a midseason shake-up—but with an 0-6 record and a failing offense, McDaniel’s opportunity to turn things around is shrinking.