Chargers 0-5 as McDaniel’s Future Draws Scrutiny

The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-5 after five weeks, and their offense is averaging 16.8 points per game, as questions grow about offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel’s future. No coaching change has been announced, and reports describe any move as conditional on whether the offense improves. McDaniel said his effort and investment in the team would not change. He said he had been doing his best since the season began and would continue to do so, citing his responsibilities to the players, organization and fans. He also said he remained confident in the players and saw improvement, while acknowledging that results mattered. The Chargers rank 30th in scoring, according to the supplied reports. Their offense has scored between 14 and 23 points in each of its first five games. One report placed the team 30th in passing yards per game, at 164.6, and 25th in total yards, at 292.8, while ranking it ninth in rushing yards, at 128.2. Another reported 13 turnovers, the most in the league at that point. The team’s latest result was a 23-17 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 5. Justin Herbert completed 14 of 24 passes for 121 yards, one touchdown and one interception. In the fourth quarter,...