The 2025-26 NFL season was the second season for the Los Angeles Chargers under head coach Jim Harbaugh. After a full offseason to build upon the previous season, the Chargers were expected to provide stiff competition to the rest of the league, having improved their performance in the 2024 season.
That being said, Los Angeles faced several challenges on the injury front throughout the 2025-26 NFL season. Key players such as starting left tackle Rashawn Slater missed the entire season after suffering from a torn patellar tendon, running back Najee Harris also had a season-ending tear of his Achilles in Week 3, and right tackle Joe Alt also missed most of the season due to various injuries.
The Chargers’ strength is in their run game, and that is the philosophy Jim Harbaugh abides by. However, these injuries forced them to play against their natural game, and even though they won 11 games and made it to the playoffs, they were thoroughly outplayed by the Patriots in the Wild Card round.
Los Angeles Chargers Total Wins Over/Under Odds for 2026-27 Regular Season
After finishing the previous season with 11 wins and 6 losses, the Los Angeles Chargers are not expected to win more than 10 games in the upcoming 2026-27 NFL season, as per the odds via DraftKings.
The table below shows the Over/Under for the Chargers’ total wins in the upcoming regular season.
Los Angeles Chargers 2026-27 regular season wins
Over 10.5
+110
Under 10.5
-130
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One of the major changes that has already taken place during the offseason is the hiring of former Miami Dolphins’ head coach Mike McDaniel as the Chargers’ new offensive coordinator. He comes in place of Greg Roman, whom the team decided to move on from following the conclusion of last season.
McDaniel is expected to bring in a new dimension to the Chargers’ offense as he is well known for his innovative play designs and explosive plays. Los Angeles will now look to balance out their offense, which is run-heavy, with increased passing opportunities for quarterback Justin Herbert.
Additionally, with the offensive line regaining its health as Slater and Alt rejoin the team, the Chargers should have much better protection up front. All in all, things are looking up for the AFC West franchise for now.
That said, the Chargers are entering the upcoming season with a top-ten strength of schedule, meaning they will have some tough matchups along the way. Here is a look at their opponents for the 2026-27 NFL season.
Kansas City Chiefs
Denver Broncos
Las Vegas Raiders
New England Patriots
New York Jets
Buffalo Bills
Miami Dolphins
San Francisco 49ers
Arizona Cardinals
Seattle Seahawks
Los Angeles Rams
Houston Texans
Baltimore Ravens
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The list of opponents for the Chargers reveals that they will face 6 teams that made the playoffs last season. However, there are still multiple other teams that have the ability to cause problems for LA, such as the Chiefs, Ravens, and Buccaneers.
With two new coordinators taking control of the offense and defense, there is a possibility that Los Angeles may take time to adjust. On top of that, their tough schedule could also be problematic.
Early prediction: Chargers 2026-27 regular season record: 9-8
Los Angeles Chargers Major Injuries and Concerns going into 2026-27 NFL Season
Injuries
Injuries to key players at various times of the 2025 season prevented the Chargers from advancing deeper into the playoffs. Offensive linemen Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt are both recovering from injuries and are questionable for training camp, with their availability depending on their recovery.
As for running back Najee Harris, he is most likely to make a return by the start of the new season as his recovery timeline is between 9-12 months post surgery. Additionally, players such as Junior Colson, Eric Rogers, Nikko Reed, and Jordan Oladokun are all questionable for training camp, but are expected to be ready by the start of the season.
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Roster concerns
The Los Angeles Chargers are basically facing three areas of concern when it comes to their roster. First off, while the offensive line struggled overall due to the absence of both starting tackles last season, the interior was a massive letdown.
Right guard Mekhi Becton had one of his worst seasons both as a pass and run blocker, while center Bradley Bozeman underperformed. Fixing the interior of the O-line and adding depth to the tackle position will be a priority for the Chargers.
Secondly, the Chargers have important decisions to make as multiple edge rushers, including Khalil Mack, Odafe Oweh, and Bud Dupree, are about to become unrestricted free agents. Retaining as much of this core as possible will no doubt be on top of the agenda in LA.
Furthermore, the third area to target for the Chargers is the wide receiver room. Last season, three of their receivers, Ladd McConkey, Keenan Allen, and Quentin Johnston, all had over 700 receiving yards, but Allen is 33 now, and although healthy, a decline in performance won’t be the biggest shock.
Los Angeles Chargers NFL 2026-27 Draft Picks and how they can have an impact on the Total Over/Under Wins Odds
For the Chargers, the upcoming 2026 NFL draft will be a crucial one since they have only 5 selections as of now. Further, the Chargers first round pick is lower down at number 22 as they were ousted in the Wild Card round of the 2025-26 playoffs.
That means Los Angeles will need to ensure they target the best available players, and bringing in a top offensive lineman should be the number one priority. Other than that, bolstering the interior of the D-line, adding another cornerback, and pass-catching options could all be areas of interest for them.
With just a handful of picks in the draft and with most playmakers already in place, the Chargers might not benefit immediately from this year’s draft. Building the trenches will surely be a positive, but otherwise, the roster is quite well-balanced, and the draft should not have too much of an impact on their overall number of wins for the 2026-27 season.
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