NFL insider has harsh assessment of Chargers after 0-2 start

After a dismal 0-2 start in the 2026 NFL season, the Los Angeles Chargers have been subjected to harsh criticism from ESPN NFL insider Dan Graziano. The team's performance has been particularly disappointing, as they have lost to two of the league's weakest teams from the previous season. Furthermore, their play on the field has been lacking in excitement, raising doubts about their ability to secure a win, especially with a challenging schedule still ahead.

Graziano expressed his bewilderment over the Chargers, specifically their coaching duo of Mike McDaniel and Justin Herbert. He lamented that he had "fooled [himself] for the last time." Graziano described the situation as a "horrifically disappointing" first two weeks for a team that was once highly anticipated at the start of the season. He went on to state that the pairing of McDaniel and Herbert has failed to gel, with the offense appearing both difficult and exhausting to watch.

The Chargers' issues extend beyond just their offensive struggles. Their complex scheme, once praised before the season began, has proven to be a burden for the team. Instead of producing touchdowns and high-octane plays, it has resulted in turnovers and penalties. Moreover, mental errors and mistakes have compounded their problems.

With the next few weeks looking increasingly bleak, there is little room for error for the Chargers to turn their season around. If they hope to salvage any semblance of hope, they must start playing like the team that was expected before the season began. As the margin for error narrows, the Chargers face a daunting challenge in regaining their footing and proving their doubters wrong.