Overall
#15
AFC West · 2026 Preview
Los Angeles Chargers
AFC West
Los Angeles Chargers
2025 rankings
2025 rankings
#16
Offense rank
#9
Defense rank
2026 PFM Power Rankings
Based on the previous three seasons and 2026 schedule strength. Offseason personnel changes are not modeled.
Offense
#23
Defense
#6
2026 Unit Breakdown
Player archetypes and unit indicators currently available for this team.
Offense
Quarterback
Primary Archetype
Dual ThreatSecondary Archetypes
Vertical ThrowerEfficiency QB
QB Archetype Score
0.861Confidence
HighJustin Herbert ranks in the top 5 among quarterbacks for rushing yards per game.
Running Back
Primary Archetype
Three-Down BackSecondary Archetypes
Explosive RunnerVolume Back
RB Archetype Score
0.791Confidence
HighOmarion Hampton ranks in the 91st percentile for route participation.
WR/TE Receiving Corps
Receiving Profile
Contribution Score
68.0Stability
Lower StabilityThe Contribution Score summarizes 2025 production and efficiency for the team's WRs and TEs on a 0–100 scale, with more weight on players who received more targets. Stability shows how often small input changes altered how the unit compared with nearby teams; higher means fewer changes.
2026 Strength of Schedule
Based on opponents' 2025 record
#9
SOS rank (1 = toughest)
52.2%
Opponents' avg win%
#9 of 32
Los Angeles Chargers face the No. 9 toughest schedule in the league by this measure. Their 2026 opponents posted a combined 52.2% win rate in 2025.
Rest of the AFC West
| Team | 2025 Off Rank | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | #14 | Above avg |
| Kansas City Chiefs | #20 | Below avg |
| Las Vegas Raiders | #32 | Weak |