Los Angeles Chargers Face Historic Struggles in 2026 NFL Season
Los Angeles Chargers Face Historic Struggles in 2026 NFL Season
US · Published Sep 22, 2026
The Los Angeles Chargers have started the 2026 NFL season with a disappointing 0-2 record, losing both games at home by identical scores of 26-
Their defeats came against the Arizona Cardinals and the Las Vegas Raiders, two teams that finished the 2025 season with 3-14 records and held top-three picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. According to OptaStats, the Chargers are only the second team in NFL history to lose consecutive home games by double digits to teams with sub-.200 win percentages from the previous season. The last team to do so was the 1926 Racine Tornadoes, who folded shortly after their poor start.

Impact & Risks

The Chargers' poor start has raised concerns about their ability to compete in a challenging schedule ahead, which includes games against strong teams like the Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks, and Kansas City Chiefs. Fans and analysts worry about the team's morale and potential for a prolonged losing streak, which could derail their season early. The historical comparison to the Racine Tornadoes adds a symbolic weight to their struggles, highlighting the rarity of their current predicament.

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