LA’s football teams are absolutely stumbling out of the gate, with both the Rams and Chargers winless to start the 2026 season. But while the Rams are just trying to avoid the same early-season disappointment, the Chargers are staring down a schedule so brutal it might make even a 12 double-take, especially with our Super Bowl champion Seahawks on deck for them.
Harbaugh’s Chargers Are Trending to Be a Bust
It’s been an ugly start for Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers, who are already 0-2. These aren’t just any losses, either: they dropped games to the Cardinals and Raiders, despite being favored in both matchups. Seriously? Neither Arizona nor Las Vegas is expected to be a juggernaut this season, yet the Chargers managed to lose by a combined 26-14 in their first two outings. Remember, this is a team that entered the season with the fifth-highest odds to win the Super Bowl, according to FanDuel Sportsbook, and they’ve boasted the fourth-most wins in the NFL since Harbaugh took the helm in 2024. Talk about a bust in the making! It makes you wonder what’s going on down there, especially when our Seahawks just absolutely dismantled those same Arizona Cardinals, 31-7. Yeah, we saw that verified score, and it just proves how much trouble the Chargers are in.
An “EXTREMELY BRUTAL” Road Ahead for SoFi’s Occupants
As if being 0-2 wasn’t bad enough, the Chargers’ schedule is about to get, and I quote, “EXTREMELY BRUTAL.” They’re facing five teams that made the playoffs in 2025 in their next seven games. After a game at the Bills, they’re heading straight for Lumen Field to face our Seahawks, then they’ll take on the Broncos at home, followed by trips to the Chiefs and Rams, and then home against the Texans before finishing that brutal stretch at the Ravens. Losing to teams they should have beaten could spell the end of their season before Week 3 even hits. There’s no way they’re going 0-9, but they shouldn’t be in this position in the first place, and that road trip to Seattle is going to be an absolute nightmare for them.
The Rams Can’t Afford to Stumble Further
Meanwhile, the Rams are in a similar winless spot, and they cannot afford to stumble any further. After losing to the 49ers in their season opener, a major setback despite being favored, they *must* win against the Giants on Monday night. Their front office poured too many resources into the roster, trading for Myles Garrett and signing Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, for them to just roll over. Falling short of expectations isn’t an option. Following the Giants game, the Rams also face a tough slate, with four playoff teams from last season in their next seven, including the Chargers. It’s a rough start for both LA teams, but for the Chargers, that brutal stretch, especially the game against our Seahawks, is going to be the ultimate test. Get ready, 12s, we’ll be waiting. Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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