Chargers’ protection problems persist in 0–3 start
Reported blocking figures raise fresh questions about Los Angeles’ offensive line as it tries to protect Justin Herbert.
The Los Angeles Chargers are 0–3 to open the 2026 season, with reported offensive-line struggles leaving quarterback Justin Herbert without consistent protection. The team’s interior line had been a concern before the season, and the latest figures suggest the problems extend across the unit.
In the loss to the Buffalo Bills, the line recorded a 34.8 per cent pass-block win rate, according to figures reported by Yahoo Sports in an article republished from Chargers Wire. The article described that as the fourth-lowest rate in a game during Herbert’s career.
Tackle Rashawn Slater recorded a 76 per cent rate through three games, ranking 57th among 66 qualified tackles in the article’s account. It was also reported as his lowest mark through three games in any season of his career.
Joe Alt had six penalties, four for false starts, and was reported to lead the NFL in penalties. The report did not specify its cut-off or eligibility criteria for that league comparison.
Los Angeles has 14 games remaining, but the reported figures leave the line’s performance as a continuing issue for an offence seeking to recover from its slow start.
