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AFC West · Team dossier

Los Angeles Chargers

0-6 in the 2026 regular season so far · points 90–151

Timeframe

Showing the 2021–2026 playoffss (covered history). Regular season and playoffs are separate unless a window says otherwise.

Strongest receipts

2 distinct receipts

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  1. #1Los Angeles ChargersAFC WestStrong sample

    Chargers went 0-3 in the playoffs

    0-3 (.000)win %Tied 1st-worst of 19 playoff teams

    The Los Angeles Chargers went 0-3 in postseason games, tied 1st-worst of 19 playoff teams, in the 2021–2026 playoffss (covered history).

    Window
    The 2021–2026 playoffss (covered history)
    Games
    3
    Denominator
    3 playoff games
    Cohort
    19 playoff teams
    • Covers only the seasons in this dataset, not franchise history.
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  2. #2Los Angeles ChargersAFC WestStrong sample

    Chargers took a sack on 10.9% of dropbacks

    10.9%% of dropbacks2nd-highest of 19 teams

    The Los Angeles Chargers allowed a sack on 10.9% of dropbacks (13 sacks on 119 dropbacks), 2nd-highest of 19 teams, in the 2021–2026 playoffss (covered history).

    Window
    The 2021–2026 playoffss (covered history)
    Games
    3
    Denominator
    119 dropbacks (attempts + sacks)
    Cohort
    19 teams
    • Sacks are shared between protection, scheme, receivers and the quarterback. This is a team number.
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Best material caveat: Covers only the seasons in this dataset, not franchise history.

Further supported results

The rest of the numbers

Valid in this window but not a weakness by our rules (outside the worst quarter of a qualified cohort), or not yet ranked.

MetricValueComparisonGamesEvidence
Blown double-digit leads1unranked (15 qualified)3Limited sample
Late fourth-quarter losses1unranked (15 qualified)3Limited sample
Giveaways5unranked (15 qualified)3Limited sample
Giveaway rate2.75%unranked (16 qualified)3Limited sample
Turnover margin+5unranked (15 qualified)3Limited sample
Longest losing runat least 3unranked (15 qualified)3Limited sample
Points allowed per game26.3unranked (15 qualified)3Limited sample
Points scored per game15.0unranked (15 qualified)3Limited sample
Scoring margin per game−11.3unranked (15 qualified)3Limited sample
Win percentage0-3 (.000)unranked (15 qualified)3Limited sample
Playoff eliminations3—3Strong sample
Penalty yards per game24.0unranked (15 qualified)3Limited sample

Misery Timeline

Dated evidence

  1. Jan 11, 2026 · Playoff exit
    Eliminated in the Wild Card by New England Patriots
    2025 season · lost by 13
  2. Jan 11, 2026 · Losing run
    At least 3 straight losses (ongoing)
    Jan 14, 2023 to Jan 11, 2026. Reaches the start of covered history.
  3. Jan 11, 2025 · Playoff exit
    Eliminated in the Wild Card by Houston Texans
    2024 season · lost by 20
  4. Jan 11, 2025 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 20 to Houston Texans
    12-32 · Wild Card
  5. Jan 14, 2023 · Blown lead
    Blew a 27-point lead vs Jacksonville Jaguars
    Lost 30-31 after leading by 27.
  6. Jan 14, 2023 · Playoff exit
    Eliminated in the Wild Card by Jacksonville Jaguars
    2022 season · lost by 1

Events are limited to 2021–2026 coverage.