Chargers Face Season After Disastrous 0-2 Start

The Los Angeles Chargers have begun Jim Harbaugh's third season as disastrously as possible, suffering two straight home losses against teams that were among the worst in the league in 2025. Both games ended with identical 26-14 scores against the Cardinals and Raiders, historically poor starts that have put their playoff dreams in jeopardy.

According to NBC Sports research, only two teams (1987 Colts and 2003 Eagles) have rebounded from 0-2 starts with both losses at home to make the playoffs. The Chargers are now the second team in NFL history to lose back-to-back home games against teams with a winning percentage below .200 from the previous year, a feat that last occurred exactly 100 years ago. With a difficult schedule ahead including games against the Bills, Seahawks, Broncos, and Chiefs, the Chargers' fans may be losing hope of a playoff appearance in 2026. afsport.lat