How bad has the Chargers' offensive line been? These numbers tell the story
The Chargers' offensive line has been the team's Achilles' heel, and even their star tackles deserve some of the blame.
The Los Angeles Chargers have struggled mightily at the start of their 2026 season, slipping to a 0-3 record and showing little indication of a turnaround. A significant portion of the problem lies with their offensive line, which has been particularly dismal. Head quarterback Justin Herbert has struggled to find reliable protection, and the situation has been exacerbated by the subpar performances of both star tackles, Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater.
Slater's pass block win rate of 76% against the Bills is his lowest through three games in his entire career, ranking 57th among 66 tackles in the NFL this season. Meanwhile, Alt has been a major liability, leading the league with six penalties, most notably four false starts. The Chargers' offensive line culminated in Sunday's game with a 34.8% pass block win rate, the worst performance Herbert has seen in any single game of his career.
These numbers paint a bleak picture for the Chargers' offensive line, which has been a persistent issue throughout the season. Despite the Chargers' offensive line woes being deemed a thing of the past, the team continues to grapple with these challenges. With 14 more games to go, the Chargers have a long road ahead to regain their footing and turn things around.
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