Winless Chargers Visit Rams Seeking First Victory

Winless Chargers Visit Rams Seeking First Victory

The Los Angeles Chargers travel across town to face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at 4:05 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The Week 8 matchup pits a winless Chargers team against a Rams club looking to build on consecutive strong outings at home.

The Chargers enter at 0-6, last in the AFC West, coming off their Week 7 bye after a 22-6 loss at Kansas City in Week 6. The Rams sit at 3-4, third in the NFC West, after a 35-21 road win at Las Vegas in Week 7. Their three home losses this season came against San Francisco, Buffalo and Arizona. tv betting

Los Angeles' defense ranks among the league's stingier units against the pass, allowing 302 total yards per game (fifth in the NFL) and 186 passing yards per game (fourth), a tough draw for Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, who has thrown an interception in five straight games and been sacked 21 times this season. Herbert has countered with his legs, rushing for 168 yards at 5.8 yards per carry, and will face Rams edge rusher Byron Young, who leads the team with 4.5 sacks. On the other side, Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack, with three sacks and five tackles for loss, takes on a Rams offensive line that has allowed just 11 sacks, a top-10 figure, protecting quarterback Matthew Stafford.

Stafford has thrown for 1,989 yards, second in the league behind Green Bay's Jordan Love, who has played one more game, with 14 touchdown passes tied for fifth-most in the NFL. He also has thrown seven interceptions. The Chargers' pass defense, allowing 206 yards per game (a top-10 mark), will test his patience, though Los Angeles' run defense has been more vulnerable, surrendering 124 yards per game. That soft spot could benefit running back Kyren Williams, who rushed for 99 yards and a touchdown in Week 7 and adds 32 catches on 41 targets, plus backup Blake Corum, who contributed 93 yards against the Raiders. Offensively, the Chargers have struggled to generate points, averaging 15 per game with 15 giveaways, both among the NFL's worst marks.