The Chargers really had a tale of two seasons in 2025, most of which revolved around the health of OT Joe Alt. They averaged 26.75 points per game in the four games in which Alt played a full complement of snaps, averaging 21.46 points per game in the other 13 games. It appeared, to me, that Roman struggled to piecemeal an effective game plan together through the mounting injuries a season ago. The talent on this offense was not an issue in 2025, anchored by Justin Herbert, Omarion Hampton, breakout tight end Oronde Gadsden, and wide receiver Ladd McConkey, it just appeared to me that being forced to continually alter their weekly game plan, and then adjust it further during games, became a challenge that couldn’t be overcome. Now, you remove those issues with a clean bill of health, and we can return to being really excited about this bunch.
Then, enter Mike McDaniel, someone we must continue to regard as one of the top offensive minds in the sport. McDaniel did not forget how to exploit opposing defenses in 2025, but it was a similar story for the Dolphins a season ago. Both parties simply needed a change of scenery, and I think the Chargers made out like bandits in the process. The talent on this roster should not be overlooked, the talent of McDaniel calling plays should not be overlooked, and a largely “stuck in the mud” division should not be overlooked. The Chargers have a path to the division title in 2026, particularly with the level of rebuild the Raiders find themselves in and the fact that the other two teams in the division have quarterbacks coming off major injuries.
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