# Los Angeles Chargers 2026: record, EPA, depth chart and injuries

> The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-8 in the 2026 season, 4th in the AFC West and the No. 16 seed in the AFC, with a point differential of -98. On offense they rank 32nd in the league in EPA per play (-0.245); on defense they rank 17th (+0.003 allowed). The Pigskin Nightly model gives them a 0% chance to make the playoffs and 0.0% to win the Super Bowl. The Los Angeles Chargers play next on the road at the Baltimore Ravens on Mon, Nov 16, 8:15 PM ET (Week 10), on ESPN.

- Source: https://pigskinnightly.com/teams/chargers
- Publisher: Pigskin Nightly (https://pigskinnightly.com)
- Updated: 2026-11-10T16:10:10.093Z
- Method: https://pigskinnightly.com/methodology
- Please cite as: Pigskin Nightly, "Los Angeles Chargers 2026: record, EPA, depth chart and injuries", https://pigskinnightly.com/teams/chargers

## Questions and answers

### What is the Los Angeles Chargers record?

0-8, 4th in the AFC West. Home 0-4, road 0-4, division 0-3, conference 0-5, current streak L8. Points: 121 scored, 219 allowed.

### Who do the Los Angeles Chargers play next?

The Los Angeles Chargers play next on the road at the Baltimore Ravens on Mon, Nov 16, 8:15 PM ET (Week 10), on ESPN.

### What are the Los Angeles Chargers' playoff chances?

0% to make the playoffs, 0% to win the AFC West, 0% to earn the No. 1 seed and the bye, 0.0% to win the AFC and 0.0% to win the Super Bowl, from 10,000 simulations of the rest of the season (projected record 2.2-14.8).

### Who is the Los Angeles Chargers starting quarterback?

Justin Herbert is first on the Chargers depth chart at quarterback (currently questionable on the injury report), with DJ Uiagalelei behind.

### Who is injured for the Los Angeles Chargers?

Out, doubtful or on injured reserve: David Njoku (TE, injured reserve, lower leg) and Denzel Perryman (LB, injured reserve, undisclosed). Questionable: Brenen Thompson (WR, questionable, quadriceps), Deane Leonard (CB, questionable, concussion), Isas Waxter (CB, questionable, ankle), Justin Eboigbe (DT, questionable, ankle), Justin Herbert (QB, questionable, finger) and Kayode Awosika (G, questionable, lower leg) (plus 2 more).

### How good is the Los Angeles Chargers offense and defense?

Offense: 32nd in EPA per play (-0.245), 32nd on dropbacks, 32nd on runs, success rate 35.0%. Defense: 17th in EPA allowed (+0.003), 18th against the pass, 20th against the run.

## Schedule

| Week | Opponent | Result / kickoff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week 1 | vs Arizona Cardinals | L 14-26 |
| Week 2 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | L 14-26 |
| Week 3 | at Buffalo Bills | L 16-24 |
| Week 4 | at Seattle Seahawks | L 23-30 |
| Week 5 | vs Denver Broncos | L 17-23 |
| Week 6 | at Kansas City Chiefs | L 6-22 |
| Week 8 | at Los Angeles Rams | L 9-24 |
| Week 9 | vs Houston Texans | L 22-44 |
| Week 10 | at Baltimore Ravens | Mon, Nov 16, 8:15 PM ET |
| Week 11 | vs New York Jets | Sun, Nov 22, 4:05 PM ET |
| Week 12 | vs New England Patriots | Sun, Nov 29, 8:20 PM ET |
| Week 13 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Sun, Dec 6, 1 PM ET |
| Week 14 | at Las Vegas Raiders | Sun, Dec 13, 4:05 PM ET |
| Week 15 | vs San Francisco 49ers | Thu, Dec 17, 8:15 PM ET |
| Week 16 | at Miami Dolphins | Sun, Dec 27, 1 PM ET |
| Week 17 | vs Kansas City Chiefs | Sun, Jan 3, time TBD |
| Week 18 | at Denver Broncos | Sun, Jan 10, time TBD |

## Starters (depth chart)

| Position | Player | Injury |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Center | Jake Slaughter |  |
| Fullback | Scott Matlock |  |
| Left Guard | Kayode Awosika | Questionable |
| Left Tackle | Joe Alt |  |
| Quarterback | Justin Herbert | Questionable |
| Running Back | Omarion Hampton |  |
| Right Guard | Cole Strange |  |
| Right Tackle | Travis Burke |  |
| Tight End | Charlie Kolar |  |
| Wide Receiver | Ladd McConkey | Questionable |
| Free Safety | Elijah Molden |  |
| Left Cornerback | Cam Hart |  |
| Left Defensive End | Teair Tart |  |
| Left Inside Linebacker | Daiyan Henley |  |
| Nickel Back | Tarheeb Still |  |
| Nose Tackle | Jamaree Caldwell |  |
| Right Cornerback | Donte Jackson |  |
| Right Defensive End | Justin Eboigbe | Questionable |
| Right Inside Linebacker | Del'Shawn Phillips |  |
| Strongside Linebacker | Khalil Mack |  |
| Strong Safety | Tony Jefferson |  |
| Weakside Linebacker | Tuli Tuipulotu |  |
| Holder | JK Scott |  |
| Kick Returner | Keaton Mitchell |  |
| Long Snapper | Josh Harris |  |
| Punter | JK Scott |  |
| Place Kicker | Cameron Dicker |  |
| Punt Returner | Derius Davis |  |