Chargers fall to 0-7: Instant analysis of LA’s Week 8 loss

The Chargers lost to the Rams on Sunday, falling to 0-7. Final score: Rams 24, Chargers 9 The game was over when... Trent McDuffie's second-half interception of Justin Herbert set up a quick two-play Rams touchdown drive that extended the lead to 24-9 with under four minutes left in the third quarter, putting the game out of reach. Numbers to know 2000: The Chargers are 0-7 for the first time since the 2000 season. Their quarterback that year was Jim Harbaugh. 27: The Chargers have gone 27 straight drives without a touchdown, the longest streak in the NFL since the 2024 Dolphins (30 straight), who were coached by Mike McDaniel. 10:  After throwing two interceptions, Justin Herbert is up to 10 interceptions on the season. 3:  The Chargers' defense was put in unfavorable positions because of Herbert's interceptions, but they continued to play well, giving up just three third-down conversions on 11 attempts. 64:  The Chargers struggled to run the ball as well, compiling 64 yards on 25 carries, with a measly average of 2.6 yards per rush. 129: On the flip side, the Chargers had a difficult time slowing the Rams' rushing attack, which amassed 129 yards and two touchdowns. 5:  Tight end Oronde Gadsden II led the Chargers in receptions with 5 (for 52 yards). 54: The closest the Chargers came to the end zone in the first half was on a 54-yard Hail Mary pass from Herbert to Ladd McConkey that was tackled at the 1-yard line as time expired in the second quarter. 3 stars of the game WR Tarheeb Still:  Interception WR Ladd McConkey:  4 catches, 86 yards K Cameron Dicker:  3-for-3 on field goals, accounting for all 9 of the Chargers' points What's next? The winless Chargers return home to SoFi Stadium in Week 9 to host the Texans on Sunday, November 8, at 1:05 pm PT.