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Chargers weigh firing offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel after 0-6 start
The winless Chargers are weighing a coaching change after starting the season 0-6.
Their latest loss was 22-6 to the Kansas City Chiefs, with the offense scoring only two field goals.
First-year offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel could be fired, though the move has not been confirmed.
If he is dismissed, pass game specialist Adam Gase is expected to take over.
The Chargers have scored 90 points in six games, an average of 15 per game.
The team is entering its bye week before facing the Los Angeles Rams in a road game at the Chargers' home stadium.
The Chargers are considering whether to fire first-year offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel after starting the season 0-6.
The team scored only two field goals in a 22-6 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.
The Chargers have scored 90 points in six games, an average of 15.0 per game.
There is growing buzz that McDaniel could be dismissed, but no decision has been announced.
If McDaniel is fired, pass game specialist Adam Gase is expected to take over.
- Who
- The Los Angeles Chargers and offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel.
- What
- The Chargers are weighing whether to fire McDaniel. Adam Gase is expected to take over if he is fired.
- When
- After the Chargers’ 22-6 loss on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
- Where
- The Chargers’ game against the Kansas City Chiefs; the game location is not stated.
- Why
- The Chargers are 0-6 and have scored 90 points in six games.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Chargers scored 90 points, an average of 15.0 per game.
The Chargers lost 22-6 to the Chiefs after scoring only two field goals and entered their bye at 0-6.
- Record
- 0-6
- Latest result
- 22-6 loss to the Chiefs
- Points scored
- 90 in six games
- Scoring average
- 15.0 points per game
- Potential replacement
- Adam Gase, pass game specialist
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What people are saying
We'll look at everything, offense needs to be addressed
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Question to Jim Harbaugh: "I have to ask you point-blank. Is Mike going to continue calling plays?" Harbaugh: "We're going to look at everything. ... I feel bad for our players, our team, our coaches, our fans. And (the offense) needs to be addressed."