The Los Angeles Chargers are staring down an abysmal 0-6 record and somehow, despite having Justin Herbert at quarterback, they are averaging a league-worst 15 points per game this season. It’s a disaster class in offense, and honestly, who knows what’s even at stake for them when they face the LA Rams this Sunday at SoFi Stadium at 1:25 PM?
What in the World Is Going On With the Chargers?!
This team is an absolute mess, and the numbers don’t lie. Fifteen points per game with Herbert under center? That’s horrendous. Coach Jim Harbaugh promised a “full evaluation,” but what is that even going to change at this point? The offense looks completely lost. Adding to the nightmare, the injury report for the Chargers is brutal. They’re going into Sunday with OL Kayode Awosika (fibula), S Derwin James Jr. (hamstring), WR Brenen Thompson (quad), and DB Deane Leonard (concussion) all OUT. To make things worse, CB Donte Jackson (hamstring) and CB Rodney Shelley (hamstring) are questionable. Derwin James missing numerous games with that hamstring injury has definitely hurt their defense, but let’s be real, the main issue is the offense.
There is a sliver of good news with Joe Alt returning to the offensive line, which should be a much-needed boost. But let’s not pretend one player fixes everything; protecting Herbert has been a season-long struggle. Can this patchwork O-line hold up? If you’re looking for a silver lining, Ladd McConkey is returning from a concussion and should be one of Herbert’s primary targets. If anyone’s going to have a big game, it could be him trying to spark this lifeless offense.
Rams Fight for .500 as Division Moves On
On the other side of town, the Rams are sitting at 3-4 and third in the NFC West. After those recent trades made by the Seahawks and 49ers, they’re definitely falling further behind in the division. The good news for them, though, is they’re close to getting Myles Garrett back and they’re facing a Chargers team that literally hasn’t won a game yet. A victory on Sunday would push them back to .500, which is huge for their season outlook.
When it comes to who’s better, it’s not even close: the Rams. Especially when you consider the coaching. While the Chargers’ defense has managed to hold its own despite Derwin James’ absence, the offense is a total train wreck. The matchup to watch will be the Chargers’ offensive line against the Rams’ defensive line. Even with Alt back, protecting Herbert against Aaron Donald and Braden Fiske is going to be a massive challenge. The Rams might be missing some players themselves, but that D-line is still going to cause plenty of problems for an O-line that’s been struggling all season.
At this point, it’s tough to say how the Chargers could even win. They’ve yet to taste victory, and looking at their schedule, it might be a while. The Jets might be their next *realistic* opportunity, but who knows with how they’ve played? The prediction is in, and it’s not looking good for the Chargers: Rams 23, Chargers 22.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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