# Los Angeles Chargers struggle to 0-3 start > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/los-angeles-chargers-early-season-struggles > Updated: 2026-09-25T23:59:53.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2. The Los Angeles Chargers have fallen to an 0-3 start to the season following a loss to the Buffalo Bills. Entering the Week 3 matchup with an 0-2 record that included a loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, the team faced significant roster challenges due to an extensive injury report, including depth issues at left guard and tight end. Despite the Buffalo Bills committing five turnovers during the contest, the Chargers' offense was unable to capitalize, scoring only 16 points. The loss drew historical comparisons to 1997, when Harbaugh, then playing quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, was on the opposing side of a game where the Bills overcame a large halftime deficit to win. The early-season struggles have been characterized by offensive instability, ball security issues, and high pressure on quarterback Justin Herbert. These performance issues have fueled rising fan frustration, exemplified by a caller on ‘The Gruden Family Football Show’ who mocked coach Jim Harbaugh’s signature phrase, ‘Who’s got it better than us?’, by responding, ‘Everybody does!’ In addition to on-field concerns, former coach Jon Gruden has critiqued the team’s cohesion and presentation, noting that the current uniforms do not ‘look like a team.’ ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: Los Angeles Chargers seek first win amid rising fan frustration The Los Angeles Chargers seek their first win of the NFL season against the Buffalo Bills amid rising fan frustration and criticism of the team's performance and player protection. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-angeles-chargers-seek-first-win-amid-rising-fan-frustration ### 2026-09-21: Buffalo Bills host Los Angeles Chargers in Week 3 matchup The undefeated Buffalo Bills host the winless Los Angeles Chargers in Week 3, as Josh Allen leads a high-scoring Buffalo offense against a struggling Chargers squad facing offensive and defensive crises. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/buffalo-bills-host-los-angeles-chargers-in-week-3-matchup --- Cite as: Los Angeles Chargers struggle to 0-3 start. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/los-angeles-chargers-early-season-struggles