Chargers produce minus-0.29 EPA per play, second-lowest in NextGen Stats era

Only the 2023 Jets finished worse at minus-0.32.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

What happened: Los Angeles dropped to 0-7 on the 2026 season following a 24-9 road defeat against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. The winless stretch leaves the franchise seated 16th in the AFC after seven consecutive losses to open the campaign.

Why it matters: The historically sluggish output follows a stretch where Los Angeles posted an NFL-low 25.4% scoring-drive rate in 2026. Without offensive traction, the franchise faces mathematical elimination from postseason contention earlier than any prior campaign in recent

By the numbers: -0.29: Los Angeles Chargers offensive EPA per play in 2026 through seven games -0.32: 2023 New York Jets offensive EPA per play, the lowest in NextGen Stats tracking 0-7: Chargers record in 2026, sitting 16th in the AFC

What to watch: Los Angeles seeks its first win of the season when returning to action in Week 9.

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Chargers produce minus-0.29 EPA per play, second-lowest in NextGen Stats era

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