Los Angeles Chargers Power Ranking 2026

Los Angeles Chargers logo
Tier 5: Long ShotsAFC West, 4th
Power rank28of 32, Week 8
Record
0-6
PRT Score
28.5
Elo
1403
Form
-41
Projected
4-13

The Los Angeles Chargers are No. 28 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a 0-6 record and a PRT Score of 28.5, which puts them in Tier 5, Long Shots. Their Elo rating of 1403 ranks 26th in the league, and they have lost 41 rating points over their last 4 games. The model projects about 3.9 wins, a 4-13 finish, with the 11th toughest remaining schedule.

Chargers at Rams: Next Game

Los Angeles Chargers logoChargersNo. 28, 0-6
atSun, Nov 14:05 PM ETWeek 8
Los Angeles Rams logoRamsNo. 9, 3-4

Model win chance from Elo ratings and home field.

  • 28.5PRT Score63.3
  • 1403Elo1576
  • -41Form0
  • -0.8Net yards per play+0.9
  • -10.2Points per game margin+1.6

Chargers Remaining Schedule and Projection

11 games left. The model expects about 3.9 more wins, for a projected 4-13 record. Their remaining opponents average an Elo of 1510, the 11th toughest schedule left in the NFL.

  1. Wk 8atLos Angeles Rams logoLos Angeles RamsNo. 9Nov 121%
  2. Wk 9vsHouston Texans logoHouston TexansNo. 17Nov 841%
  3. Wk 10atBaltimore Ravens logoBaltimore RavensNo. 18Nov 1629%
  4. Wk 11vsNew York Jets logoNew York JetsNo. 23Nov 2263%
  5. Wk 12vsNew England Patriots logoNew England PatriotsNo. 6Nov 2929%
  6. Wk 13atTampa Bay Buccaneers logoTampa Bay BuccaneersNo. 16Dec 634%
  7. Wk 14atLas Vegas Raiders logoLas Vegas RaidersNo. 27Dec 1342%
  8. Wk 15vsSan Francisco 49ers logoSan Francisco 49ersNo. 2Dec 1726%
  9. Wk 16atMiami Dolphins logoMiami DolphinsNo. 29Dec 2745%
  10. Wk 17vsKansas City Chiefs logoKansas City ChiefsNo. 7Jan 238%
  11. Wk 18atDenver Broncos logoDenver BroncosNo. 8Jan 1017%

Percent is the model win chance for the Chargers with today's ratings. It updates after every game.

Chargers Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths

  • Third down rate allowed31.1%6th
  • Yards allowed per game330.015th
  • Yards per play allowed5.418th

Weaknesses

  • Points per game margin-10.232nd
  • Turnover margin-530th
  • Third down conversion34.1%29th

Chargers Offense and Defense Efficiency

From the box scores of 6 regular season games. Longer bars mean a better NFL rank.

  • Yards per play4.628th
  • Yards per play allowed5.418th
  • Net yards per play-0.826th
  • Yards per game287.228th
  • Yards allowed per game330.015th
  • Third down conversion34.1%29th
  • Third down rate allowed31.1%6th
  • Red zone scoring50.0%23rd
  • Turnover margin-530th
  • Points per game margin-10.232nd

Chargers Elo Rating by Game

1391143914871536League avg 1500Start: 1524StartWk 1: 1482Wk 1Wk 2: 1443Wk 2Wk 3: 1435Wk 3Wk 4: 1430Wk 4Wk 5: 1416Wk 5Wk 6: 1403Wk 6
Elo rating after each regular season game. Higher is stronger.

Chargers 2026 Game Log

  1. Wk 6L6-22atKansas City Chiefs logoKansas City ChiefsNo. 7-13.8 Elo
  2. Wk 5L17-23vsDenver Broncos logoDenver BroncosNo. 8-13.8 Elo
  3. Wk 4L23-30atSeattle Seahawks logoSeattle SeahawksNo. 1-4.9 Elo
  4. Wk 3L16-24atBuffalo Bills logoBuffalo BillsNo. 4-8.0 Elo
  5. Wk 2L14-26vsLas Vegas Raiders logoLas Vegas RaidersNo. 27-38.8 Elo
  6. Wk 1L14-26vsArizona Cardinals logoArizona CardinalsNo. 32-41.9 Elo

Chargers Power Ranking History

Week 8 No. 28 0-6

AFC West Power Rankings

AFC West

  1. 7Kansas City Chiefs logoKansas City Chiefs5-1, next at DEN Sun66.1
  2. 8Denver Broncos logoDenver Broncos5-2, next vs KC Sun64.7
  3. 27Las Vegas Raiders logoLas Vegas Raiders3-4, next at NYJ Sun29.7
  4. 28Los Angeles Chargers logoLos Angeles Chargers0-6, next at LA Sun28.5

Chargers Power Ranking FAQ

Where are the Los Angeles Chargers ranked in the NFL power rankings?

The Los Angeles Chargers are No. 28 of 32 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a PRT Score of 28.5 and an Elo rating of 1403. That places them in Tier 5, Long Shots.

What is the Los Angeles Chargers record in 2026?

The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-6. They have scored 90 points and allowed 151, a margin of -10.2 per game.

Who do the Los Angeles Chargers play next?

The Los Angeles Chargers visit the Los Angeles Rams (No. 9) on Sunday, November 1 at 4:05 PM ET. The Elo model gives the Chargers a 21% chance to win.

What is the Los Angeles Chargers projected record?

About 3.9 wins, or a 4-13 finish, based on each remaining game's model win chance. Their remaining schedule is the 11th toughest in the NFL by average opponent Elo.

How efficient are the Los Angeles Chargers on offense and defense?

The Los Angeles Chargers gain 4.6 yards per play, 28th in the NFL, and allow 5.4, 18th. That is a net of -0.8 yards per play.

How do the Los Angeles Chargers rank in the AFC West?

4th of four by power rating. The AFC West order is Chiefs (No. 7), Broncos (No. 8), Raiders (No. 27), Chargers (No. 28).

Have the Los Angeles Chargers played a hard schedule?

Their opponents so far average an Elo rating of 1544, the 4th toughest schedule played in the league.

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