The Los Angeles Chargers won 11 games and reached the playoffs each of the past two seasons under coach Jim Harbaugh, and more of the same was expected for Year 3. But the Bolts are one of the league's surprise winless clubs and already staring at pretty much a must-win game Sunday in Buffalo between 2025 AFC playoff teams. $1,500 in bonus bets: Fans can stay up to date with information from our NFL news page, and bettors should also look for picks from the SportsLine Projection Model and our experts during the 2026 NFL season. ET kick on FOX, always a tough start time for West Coast clubs.
But at least the Bolts are playing in Buffalo in September and not in December as the weather looks nice: Sunshine along with some cloudy intervals. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph. At -7 in early action, Buffalo is taking better than 95% of handle and tickets.
Over 50.5 points is also taking good action. Since 1990, only four clubs have started 0-3 and reached the playoffs: 1992 Chargers, 1995 Lions, 1998 Bills and 2018 Texans. But the thing is, not all 0-2 starts are created equal.
Los Angeles was a 9.5-point home favorite in Week 1 and was handled by Arizona, 26-14. And then L.A. was -6.5 at home in Week 2 and was handled by Las Vegas, 26-14. Are you noticing a score theme here?
The hiring of former Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator has been a bust so far. In Sunday's loss, the Chargers had six fumbles -- most in a game since 1987, though they only lost one -- plus eight penalties and three turnovers. Pro Bowl offensive tackle Joe Alt was flagged four times, three for false starts and one for a hold in the end zone that resulted in a safety.
The addition of free-agent center Tyler Biadasz was supposed to be a big boost to the O-Line, but he was lost in training camp with a season-ending knee injury. Of course, the Raiders picked No. 1 overall in the 2026 draft and the Cardinals third. Los Angeles became the first team in league history to start 0-2 with both losses against clubs that dropped at least 14 games the previous season.
Extract — continue reading at the source.
