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Chargers OC Mike McDaniel: Team’s Offensive Execution in Week 1 Was ‘Shocking'

This season was supposed to be a big step forward in the Los Angeles Chargers’ attempts to become a more perfect NFL team. New offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel’s scheme was supposed to get everyone moving more, do a better job of protecting quarterback Justin Herbert and free up running back Omarion Hampton.

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Chargers’ Injury Report for Thursday Doesn’t Bode Well for Ladd McConkey

The Los Angeles Chargers are less than 72 hours away from their Week 2 contest against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium. While it isn’t exactly a must-win game, losing this one after they fell to the Arizona Cardinals 26-14 in Week 1 would create a very stressful and difficult situation.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Los Angeles Chargers Could Be Missing Their Offensive Spark at the Worst Time

The Los Angeles Chargers could open AFC West play Sunday, September 20, without wide receiver Ladd McConkey (rib), who did not practice Wednesday or Thursday after leaving the Week 1 loss to Arizona.

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How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least 150 yards in a game can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 17

AFC Notes: Ladd McConkey, Mike McDaniel, L’Jarius Sneed, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders

Chargers OC Mike McDaniel reflected on his debut with the team in the loss to Arizona: “You have a lot of visions coming to a new team and working on something for months — and the vision never looked like that… It was a case of humble pie.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Mike McDaniel News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17

Chargers’ Mike McDaniel explains puzzling Oronde Gadsden usage in Week 1 loss

One of the more puzzling aspects of the Los Angeles Chargers’ ugly Week 1 loss to the Arizona Cardinals was the limited usage of Oronde Gadsden II. Apparently, Mike McDaniel didn’t plan for it to happen that way.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 17

Chargers Lose Key Depth Piece to Giants Signing and What Comes Next

The Los Angeles Chargers can’t seem to get a win right now. Those Chargers got thumped by the Arizona Cardinals in the opener and lost Ladd McConkey to an injury in the process.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / September 17

Congratulations Pour In From Kay Adams, Brock Bowers & More as Chargers Star Announces Pregnancy News

Life has been moving pretty fast for Ladd McConkey, both on the field and at home. Just as Los Angeles Chargers training camp was getting into full swing in early August, the Year 3 wideout and his wife, Sydney, initially teased that their family was expanding on August 3, 2026.

Ladd McConkey News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17

Ladd McConkey gets update before Week 2 amid rib injury

The Los Angeles Chargers sparked concern for star wide receiver Ladd McConkey. He’s already dealing with a notable NFL Injury before week two of the 2026 season arrives.

Nikko Reed News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 17

Giants Signing CB Nikko Reed Off Chargers Practice Squad

Per ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, the Giants are signing CB Nikko Reed to the active roster off the Chargers’ practice squad. It’s worth noting Giants CB Paulson Adebo didn’t practice on Thursday while CBs Deonte Banks and Greg Newsome were limited with injuries.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 17

Chargers Sign CB Kaiir Elam

The Los Angeles Chargers announced they have signed CB Kaiir Elam to the practice squad. Elam, 25, was a first-round selection by the Bills in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Florida.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Mike McDaniel News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17

Chargers OC Mike McDaniel drops ‘humble pie’ confession after Week 1 embarrassment

Mike McDaniel waited months to unveil his vision for the Los Angeles Chargers’ offense. Week 1 looked nothing like it. After the Chargers’ stunning 26-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, McDaniel admitted Wednesday that his first game as Los Angeles’ offensive coordinator was a major reality check.

Teair Tart News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 17

Chargers Should Call Titans About Trade Amid Panic-Mode Start

Now would be the time for the Los Angeles Chargers to put some of those stockpiled assets to use. The Chargers sit in a panic mode after the flop in Week 1.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 17

Chargers Week 1 Rookie and Sophomore Power Rankings: Oronde Gadsden's Climb Back Up

The first game of the season is in the books, and it wasn't the homecoming the Los Angeles Chargers thought they would have. Many players performed well, but on the other hand some did not execute in the manor they wanted to.

Jim Harbaugh News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17

Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh makes one thing clear about his football philosophy

The Los Angeles Chargers had an inauspicious start to the season, losing to the Arizona Cardinals, 26-14, in Week 1 and frustrating the 70,000-strong crowd at SoFi Stadium.

NFL News / Field Level Media / September 16

Chargers, Raiders enter early-season clash off surprising results

When a pair of longtime West Coast rivals meet on Sunday, one will be assessing what went wrong after the opening week of the season, while the other will be plotting a continued path of success.

Ladd McConkey News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Ladd McConkey and More Chargers Injury Updates Heading Into Week 2 vs. Raiders

While the Los Angeles Chargers are still licking the wounds that resulted from Sunday’s shocking 26-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, they know that it’s not exactly time to panic.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 16

Chargers Cut CB Kaiir Elam From Practice Squad

The Los Angeles Chargers announced they released CB Kaiir Elam from their practice squad on Wednesday. Los Angeles’ practice squad now includes: LB Lander

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16

How Brissett helped 'psychopath' LaFleur lead Cardinals to upset win

How Jacoby Brissett helped 'psychopath' Mike LaFleur lead Cardinals to upset win over Chargers

Arguably the most stunning development of Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season involved first-year Cardinals head coach LaFleur guiding his club to a 26-14 win at the Chargers.

Mike LaFleur kicks off Cardinals tenure by achieving rare franchise history

Mike LaFleur drops eye-opening Trey McBride claim after Cardinals’ Week 1 win

Jim Harbaugh provides update on Ladd McConkey injury after Chargers' Week 1 loss

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