Tony Farmer raises major question about Chargers OC Mike McDaniel’s job security as team goes 0-7 after SNF loss vs. Rams

The Los Angeles Chargers lost their seventh consecutive game of the season after a lopsided 24-9 defeat against the Los Angeles Rams in their Week 8 clash on Sunday.

The Chargers’ losing streak has put their struggling offense under the magnifying glass. Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel has been under pressure amid their struggles.

NFL podcaster Tony Farmer questioned McDaniel’s role with the team amid their losing streak.

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“How does Mike McDaniel still have a job?” Farmer wrote on X.

Following Sunday’s loss, the Chargers have gone without an offensive touchdown for a 27th consecutive drive. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert completed 24-of-32 passes for 257 yards without a touchdown and two interceptions.

Although the defense held firm to keep the Chargers in the game at halftime, the Rams scored 14 points in the third quarter to take a substantial 24-9 lead. The Chargers failed to score in the second half to fall to their seventh defeat.

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Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh gives his verdict on Mike McDaniel’s play-calling role

Amid the Chargers’ offensive woes, there have been growing concerns over offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel’s play-calling duties. However, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said that McDaniel will continue calling plays.

“Yes,” Harbaugh said. “Not going to address anything. I’m focused on this game, and that’s my focus.”

The Chargers coach also said that he believes in his players and his coaching staff and vowed to “fix” things for the team.

“Yeah, our motivation is dedication to getting it. To getting it changed, to getting it fixed,” Harbaugh said. “I said I’m focused on this game. I will go watch this tape. And I believe in our guys. I believe in our players, our coaches, and, yeah, it’s us who are the ones that the challenge is with, and we’re the ones that, we’re the only ones that can fix it.”

All eyes will be on the Chargers’ offensive coordinator when they host the Houston Texans next Sunday.

Edited by Chaitanya Prakash