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Harbaugh to evaluate Chargers after 0-6 start

Published 19 October 2026

Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said the team would evaluate its operation, particularly the offense, after a 22-6 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs left the Chargers winless at 0-6 and heading into their bye week. Harbaugh’s comments came after the Chargers managed 259 yards and failed to score a touchdown in Sunday’s game. The loss continued a difficult start to the season and renewed questions about offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel’s role, including whether he will continue calling plays. Asked about McDaniel’s playcalling, Harbaugh said the team would review the game with its offensive coaches. He said the evaluation would include his own work, the coaches’ work, the team’s play and its execution on offense. Harbaugh also said the offense needed attention because the Chargers were not scoring enough. He did not announce a change to McDaniel’s duties or say that McDaniel would leave the staff. Reports of a possible departure circulated after the loss, but the Chargers had not announced such a move in the available information. One report cited growing speculation about McDaniel’s future; that possibility remained unconfirmed. The game’s offensive struggles included...

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