# CHARGERS SQUAD: The disastrous start continues. Chargers were a comedy of errors in EMBARRASSING LOSS

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Podcast: [Locked On Chargers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Chargers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-chargers-daily-podcast-on-the-los-angeles-chargers-324234)
Published: 2026-09-21T00:34:42+00:00
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Los Angeles Chargers’ offense collapses again as mistakes, turnovers, and disjointed play leave fans frustrated and searching for answers. Can Justin Herbert and Mike McDaniel get this high-powered unit on track before a brutal stretch against the Buffalo Bills, Chiefs, and Seahawks derails their season? Kenyon Barner and Jim Daniels spotlight offensive woes—missed handoffs, dropped passes by Quentin Johnston and David Njoku, and frequent penalties—as well as the crisis of identity and lack of continuity. Despite Amari Hampton’s promising ground game and a defense led by Derwin James and Del’Shawn Phillips, the Chargers’ inability to execute even basic fundamentals raises big questions. Is it time to strip down the playbook and return to smash-mouth football, or will an overly complicated system continue to sabotage LA’s playoff hopes? Los Angeles Chargers, Chargers Squad, Chargers News, Chargers Rumors, Justin Herbert, Omari Hampton, Joe Alt, Ladd McConkey, Trey Harris, David Njoku, Charlie Kolar, Keaton Mitchell, Aronde Gadsden, Brennan Thompson, Quentin Johnston, Cam Hart, Derwin James, Tierre Tartt, Troy Dye, Tony Jefferson, NFL Week 2, Chargers Offense Struggles, Chargers vs Raiders, Chargers Podcast, Mike McDaniel, Jim Harbaugh, NFL Highlights, LA Chargers

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