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The Chargers are 0-6 because the offense cannot function behind this version of the line. Kansas City generated four sacks and pressure on roughly 40 percent of Justin Herbert's dropbacks, while Los Angeles managed only 73 rushing yards. Even a 57-yard strike that reached the 1-yard line ended in a field goal. Herbert can still make elite throws, but the structure around him is broken.
The Chargers' rating fell after a 22-6 Week 6 loss, led by declines in Recent Performance and QB Stability.
The Chargers are being defined by the offensive line more than by Justin Herbert. Herbert can still hit a 57-yard throw on perfect placement, but constant pressure, four sacks and a nonexistent run game keep Los Angeles from turning those plays into touchdowns. The defense can keep games close. Until the protection stabilizes, the offense cannot play the controlled style Jim Harbaugh wants.
The Chargers have to stabilize the offense around Herbert before the injuries create an even narrower menu. With two tight ends headed to injured reserve and another guard hurt, protection and middle-of-field answers are getting thinner at the same time the scoring output is already stuck.
Los Angeles owns one of the tougher remaining roads in the league because San Francisco 49ers, Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs form the hardest part of it. PFM has the schedule No. 2 with an opponent average of 81.0 and 4 games against current top-10 teams. The road is not difficult from start to finish, but the stretch around San Francisco 49ers, Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs leaves little room for an off week.
Toughest remaining opponent: 
Kansas City Chiefs at 92.4 PFM.
Shared profile: Coaching Direction and Roster Strength.
Los Angeles Chargers support the quarterback with the run game and play action, while Minnesota gets there with its offensive structure. That means Los Angeles Chargers can pull linebackers toward the run before throwing behind them, while Minnesota can keep the down manageable before the quarterback has to create. Minnesota separates on offense, where a steadier answer comes through its offensive structure after the first approach is taken away.
Los Angeles Chargers sits 3rd in the division, 15.9 PFM points from Kansas City.
Badge ended: Coaching Edge.
Badge ended: Quarterback Edge.
See the current Los Angeles Chargers depth chart across offense, defense and special teams.
The Chargers' interior front is built around Teair Tart and Jamaree Caldwell, with limited proven depth behind them. A disruptive defensive tackle would strengthen the middle and keep the defense from being pushed around inside.
Cam Hart and Donte Jackson start outside, while Tarheeb Still handles the nickel. Another young corner would add speed and coverage depth behind a group without much margin for injury.
Khalil Mack remains a starting edge defender with Tuli Tuipulotu opposite him. Los Angeles needs another young rusher to prepare for life beyond Mack and maintain pressure depth.
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The Chargers are 0–1 in their only Super Bowl appearance.
