Chargers Still Winless in 2026: When Can Los Angeles Finally Claim a Game?
A long stretch without a win
Los Angeles has yet to win in the 2026 season and sits at 0-7. Its most recent regular-season victory came against Dallas on Dec. 21, 2025, after which the team lost its final three games, including a playoff defeat to New England.
The offense has struggled throughout the opening seven games. It has put up 99 points, scored more than 20 only once and gone two weeks without a touchdown. Justin Herbert has thrown twice as many interceptions as touchdown passes and has been sacked 23 times.
Upcoming chances look difficult
The Chargers could end the streak against Houston, which is 2-5, but the article considers a Texans win more likely. Houston’s defense is described as strong, while its playoff hopes are said to be at risk.
Baltimore follows Houston, and Lamar Jackson is expected to miss at least a month. The Ravens also have a good defense, making that matchup another difficult test for Los Angeles’ struggling offense.
Jets seen as likeliest opening
The New York Jets are presented as the Chargers’ best chance to earn their first win. The article says the Jets have been uneven, playing some opponents close while looking poor in other games.
Another possible opportunity is a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first weekend of December. The article does not give a date for the Jets matchup or identify a definite first-win date.
Why a winless season seems unlikely
The possibility of becoming the first NFL team to finish 0-17 is raised, but the article says it does not expect that outcome. It points to injuries along the offensive line, a struggling scheme and Herbert’s unusually poor play as major problems.
The Chargers are described as having at least four winnable games left. Unlike the winless Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns cited in the article, Los Angeles is said not to look lifeless, leaving room for improvement.
Key points
- The Chargers are 0-7 and have not won a regular-season game since Dec. 21, 2025.
- Los Angeles has scored 99 points and has gone two weeks without a touchdown.
- The New York Jets are identified as the likeliest opponent for the Chargers’ first win.
- The article says a 0-17 finish is possible but unlikely, citing at least four winnable games remaining.