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Chargers fall to 0-7 as Herbert faces criticism after loss to Rams
The Los Angeles Chargers lost 24-9 to the Rams at SoFi Stadium, leaving them 0-7 this season.
Quarterback Justin Herbert threw two interceptions and has 10 in seven games, the most in the league.
Chargers safety Quentin Lake mocked Herbert’s performance, saying he was “throwing deli meat” and “seeing ghosts”; Harbaugh disagreed with the criticism.
The Chargers have also gone two straight games without scoring a touchdown, despite having a week off before the Rams game.
Coach Jim Harbaugh is keeping Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator and says the team must work to fix its problems.
Harbaugh also continues to back Herbert, who said he is focused on playing and leading the team.
The Chargers host the Houston Texans next Sunday.
The Los Angeles Chargers fell to 0-7 after losing 24-9 to the Los Angeles Rams.
Quarterback Justin Herbert threw two interceptions in the loss and has a league-high 10 interceptions this season.
Coach Jim Harbaugh said offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel would continue calling plays.
Herbert said he wanted to make better decisions and improve his play.
Former NFL player Emmanuel Acho accused Herbert of gambling against his team, but the article said there was no evidence for the claim.
- Who
- The Los Angeles Chargers, led by quarterback Justin Herbert and coach Jim Harbaugh, lost to the Los Angeles Rams.
- What
- The Chargers lost 24-9 and fell to 0-7. Herbert threw two interceptions.
- When
- Sunday, November 1, 2026.
- Where
- SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
- Why
- The Chargers lost after struggling on offense; the sources do not state a single cause.
Jim Harbaugh
Fox Sports columnist Ben Backstrom
Approach to Herbert
Jim Harbaugh
Harbaugh declined to bench Herbert and said he was focused on improving the team.
Fox Sports columnist Ben Backstrom
Backstrom argued that benching Herbert could give him a mental break.
Approach to McDaniel
Jim Harbaugh
Harbaugh said McDaniel would continue calling plays.
Fox Sports columnist Ben Backstrom
Backstrom argued the Chargers should move on from McDaniel and elevate another coach.
The Chargers returned to play but lost to the Rams, extending their losing record to 0-7.
Herbert threw two interceptions in the Chargers' 24-9 loss at SoFi Stadium.
Harbaugh said McDaniel would continue calling plays and said the team was dedicated to fixing its problems.
Emmanuel Acho accused Herbert of gambling on opposing teams; the Daily Mail article said there was no evidence for the claim.
Fox Sports published Ben Backstrom's argument that the Chargers should bench Herbert.
- Chargers record
- 0-7
- Rams game score
- Chargers 9, Rams 24
- Herbert interceptions
- 10 in seven games
- Herbert touchdowns
- 5 this season
- Herbert sacks
- 23
- Stadium
- SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
8 sources
As Chargers' offense struggles, Mike McDaniel will move from the sideline to the booth
Harbaugh backs Herbert after Rams DB said Chargers QB 'was throwing deli meat'
Jim Harbaugh, Justin Herbert respond to Quentin Lake's "seeing ghosts" critique
West Coast Read: Jim Harbaugh Must Protect Justin Herbert — By Benching Him
Former NFL star Emmanuel Acho accuses Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert of gambling on rival teams after latest nightmare performance
What people are saying
Yes.
I'd love to have played better and made better decisions, but, you know, I haven't, and that's something I have to work on and continue to get better at
I don’t make that decision
Either Herbert is invested in the opponent, either Herbert is gambling on the opponent, or Herbert simply cannot see
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"(Justin Herbert) was throwing deli meat out there." Rams S Quentin Lake speaks on his interception vs. the Chargers which helped the Rams secure their 2nd straight win to improve to 4-4 🏈
Quentin Lake in the right place at the right time 👏 LACvsLAR on FOX/FOX One Stream on @NFLPlus
Jim Harbaugh on Lake's comments: "As far as anybody's opinion, I mean, I don't see that. Everybody's entitled to their opinion. That's not what I see. ... Pass game, I thought (Herbert) did his job exceptionally well. You know, two throws he would've liked to have back."