NFL TEAM

Los Angeles Chargers

2026 record: 0-6

WEEK 8 MATCHUP AWAY @ Los Angeles Rams

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STAT CRACKER TEAM OUTLOOK

Los Angeles Chargers Team Ratings

Public ratings summarize the current football environment without publishing Stat Cracker's private formula weights, calculations or raw model inputs.

WEEK 8 LAC vs LAR
Overall Team FormWeak
Simplified public team outlook
Offensive LineMajor Concern
Overall blocking environment
Run GameAverage
Run blocking, backfield strength and rushing production
Passing EnvironmentMajor Concern
Protection, quarterback situation and receiving support
Pass DefenseAverage
Current pass-defense environment
Defensive FrontWeak
Run defense and pass-rush strength
Game ControlMajor Concern
Ability to sustain favorable game flow
Catch-Up PassingBelow Average
Late-game passing tendency while trailing

Los Angeles Chargers is playing through below-average offensive-line conditions, which can make both pass protection and sustained rushing production more difficult. That passing volume comes with elevated pressure and sack exposure. Shorter or less productive possessions can also put extra strain on the defense and create more favorable field position for opponents.

Los Angeles Chargers has not shown a strong catch-up passing tendency in the current sample, so late-game volume is not a major part of the public outlook right now.

WEEK 8 MATCHUP CONTEXT
LAC PASS PROTECTION
ProtectionMajor Concern
LAR PASS RUSH
Pass RushMajor Concern
LAC RUN GAME
Run GameAverage
LAR RUN DEFENSE
Run DefenseAverage
DEFENSE FANTASY OUTLOOK

Los Angeles Chargers DEF / DST

Current week plus the next two weeks, using Stat Cracker's saved DEF formula and the same rolling Outlook data used on the dedicated Defense page.

Projected 9.1
SC Rank #5
WEEK 8

AWAY @ Los Angeles Rams

9.1 pts

Stat Cracker still grades this as an elite matchup because turnover creation and strong opportunity outweighs strong opponent line play and limited pass-rush pressure. Current role, opponent strength and team context remain the primary inputs behind this forecast.

Current Week DEF #5 Matchup 10/10
WEEK 9

HOME vs Houston Texans

4.3 pts

The matchup is neutral because turnover creation are largely offset by limited pass-rush pressure. Current role, opponent strength and team context remain the primary inputs behind this forecast.

Early Outlook DEF #21 Matchup 6/10
WEEK 10

AWAY @ Baltimore Ravens

5.1 pts

The matchup is neutral because sack opportunity and turnover creation are largely offset by limited pass-rush pressure. The opponent has shown elevated sack exposure, increasing the defense's pressure ceiling.

Longer-Range DEF #17 Matchup 6/10
CURRENT ROSTER

Depth & Players

QB #3 Trey Lance OUT
RB #2 Alec Ingold OUT
RB #3 Kimani Vidal
WR #1 Ladd McConkey CONCUSSION PROTOCOL
WR #3 Tre Harris QUESTIONABLE
WR #5 Brenen Thompson QUESTIONABLE
WR #7 Derius Davis
TE Evan Svoboda OUT
TE #3 Hayden Rucci
TE #4 David Njoku OUT
2026 SCHEDULE

Los Angeles Chargers Schedule

Week 1 HOME vs Arizona Cardinals 2026-09-13 • ARI 26 - LAC 14
Week 2 HOME vs Las Vegas Raiders 2026-09-20 • LV 26 - LAC 14
Week 3 AWAY @ Buffalo Bills 2026-09-27 • LAC 16 - BUF 24
Week 4 AWAY @ Seattle Seahawks 2026-10-04 • LAC 23 - SEA 30
Week 5 HOME vs Denver Broncos 2026-10-11 • DEN 23 - LAC 17
Week 6 AWAY @ Kansas City Chiefs 2026-10-18 • LAC 6 - KC 22
Week 8 AWAY @ Los Angeles Rams 2026-11-01
Week 9 HOME vs Houston Texans 2026-11-08
Week 10 AWAY @ Baltimore Ravens 2026-11-16
Week 11 HOME vs New York Jets 2026-11-22
Week 12 HOME vs New England Patriots 2026-11-29
Week 13 AWAY @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2026-12-06
Week 14 AWAY @ Las Vegas Raiders 2026-12-13
Week 15 HOME vs San Francisco 49ers 2026-12-17
Week 16 AWAY @ Miami Dolphins 2026-12-27
Week 17 HOME vs Kansas City Chiefs 2027-01-03
Week 18 AWAY @ Denver Broncos 2027-01-10
GAME DAY

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GAME DAY

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