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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 their last 5 completed games. Regular season and playoffs are separate unless a window says otherwise.

Strongest receipts

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  1. #1Los Angeles ChargersAFC WestStrong sample

    Chargers gave the ball away 13 times

    13giveawaysThe most of 32 teams

    The Los Angeles Chargers committed 13 giveaways (interceptions plus fumbles lost), the most of 32 teams, across 5 games in their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026).

    Window
    Their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026)
    Games
    5
    Denominator
    5 games
    Cohort
    32 teams
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  2. #2Los Angeles ChargersAFC WestStrong sample

    Chargers turned it over on 4.06% of plays

    4.06%% of offensive playsThe highest of 32 teams

    The Los Angeles Chargers gave the ball away on 4.06% of offensive plays (13 giveaways on 320 plays), the highest of 32 teams, in their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026).

    Window
    Their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026)
    Games
    5
    Denominator
    320 offensive plays
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    32 teams
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  3. #3Los Angeles ChargersAFC WestStrong sample

    Chargers lost 5 straight games

    5consecutive lossesTied 1st-longest of 32 teams

    The Los Angeles Chargers lost 5 consecutive games (Sep 20, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026), tied 1st-longest of 32 teams, in their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026).

    Window
    Their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026)
    Games
    5
    Denominator
    5 games
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    32 teams
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  4. #4Los Angeles ChargersAFC WestStrong sample

    Chargers went 0-5

    0-5 (.000)win %Tied 1st-worst of 32 teams

    The Los Angeles Chargers went 0-5, tied 1st-worst of 32 teams, in their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026).

    Window
    Their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026)
    Games
    5
    Denominator
    5 games
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    32 teams
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  5. #5Los Angeles ChargersAFC WestStrong sample

    Chargers scored 15.2 points per game

    15.2points per game3rd-fewest of 32 teams

    The Los Angeles Chargers scored 15.2 points per game, 3rd-fewest of 32 teams, across 5 games in their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026).

    Window
    Their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026)
    Games
    5
    Denominator
    5 games
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    32 teams
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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 leads1Tied 3rd-most of 32 teams5Strong sample
Late fourth-quarter losses0Tied 14th-most of 32 teams5Strong sample
Turnover margin−3Tied 8th-worst of 32 teams5Strong sample
Points allowed per game25.010th-most of 32 teams5Strong sample
Scoring margin per game−9.83rd-worst of 32 teams5Strong sample
Sack rate allowed10.5%3rd-highest of 32 teams5Strong sample
Penalty yards per game75.44th-most of 32 teams5Strong sample

Misery Timeline

Dated evidence

  1. Oct 18, 2026 · Losing run
    8 straight losses (ongoing)
    Dec 27, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026
  2. Sep 27, 2026 · Blown lead
    Blew a 10-point lead vs Buffalo Bills
    Lost 16-24 after leading by 10.
  3. Nov 16, 2025 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 29 to Jacksonville Jaguars
    6-35 · Week 11
  4. Oct 5, 2025 · Blown lead
    Blew a 10-point lead vs Washington Commanders
    Lost 10-27 after leading by 10.
  5. Oct 5, 2025 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 17 to Washington Commanders
    10-27 · Week 5
  6. Dec 15, 2024 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 23 to Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    17-40 · Week 15
  7. Nov 25, 2024 · Blown lead
    Blew a 10-point lead vs Baltimore Ravens
    Lost 23-30 after leading by 10.
  8. Sep 29, 2024 · Blown lead
    Blew a 10-point lead vs Kansas City Chiefs
    Lost 10-17 after leading by 10.
  9. Jan 7, 2024 · Losing run
    5 straight losses
    Dec 10, 2023 to Jan 7, 2024
  10. Dec 23, 2023 · Blown lead
    Blew a 10-point lead vs Buffalo Bills
    Lost 22-24 after leading by 10.
  11. Dec 14, 2023 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 42 to Las Vegas Raiders
    21-63 · Week 15
  12. Dec 10, 2023 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 17 to Denver Broncos
    7-24 · Week 14
  13. Nov 26, 2023 · Losing run
    3 straight losses
    Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 26, 2023
  14. Nov 19, 2023 · Late loss
    Late loss to Green Bay Packers
    Led or tied (20-16) inside the final 5 minutes, lost 20-23.
  15. Oct 16, 2023 · Late loss
    Late loss to Dallas Cowboys
    Led or tied (17-17) inside the final 5 minutes, lost 17-20.
  16. Sep 17, 2023 · Blown lead
    Blew a 11-point lead vs Tennessee Titans
    Lost 24-27 in overtime after leading by 11.
  17. Sep 17, 2023 · Losing run
    3 straight losses
    Jan 8, 2023 to Sep 17, 2023
  18. Sep 10, 2023 · Late loss
    Late loss to Miami Dolphins
    Led or tied (31-30) inside the final 5 minutes, lost 34-36.
  19. Dec 4, 2022 · Blown lead
    Blew a 10-point lead vs Las Vegas Raiders
    Lost 20-27 after leading by 10.
  20. Nov 13, 2022 · Blown lead
    Blew a 10-point lead vs San Francisco 49ers
    Lost 16-22 after leading by 10.
  21. Sep 25, 2022 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 28 to Jacksonville Jaguars
    10-38 · Week 3
  22. Sep 15, 2022 · Blown lead
    Blew a 10-point lead vs Kansas City Chiefs
    Lost 24-27 after leading by 10.
  23. Dec 16, 2021 · Late loss
    Late loss to Kansas City Chiefs
    Led or tied (21-21) inside the final 5 minutes, lost 28-34.
  24. Oct 17, 2021 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 28 to Baltimore Ravens
    6-34 · Week 6

Events are limited to 2021–2026 coverage.