# Blame game for 0-3 teams

> Jim Harbaugh must take responsibility for Chargers, Dolphins lack talent.
- Title: Blame game for 0-3 teams · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Jim Harbaugh must take responsibility for Chargers, Dolphins lack talent. The Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers, Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and…
- Keywords: nfl, chargers, dolphins, texans, buccaneers, titans, jim harbaugh, offensive line, talent, coaching, schedule, defense
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/blame-game-for-0-3-teams-jim-harbaugh-chargers
- Published: 2026-09-30T12:02:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nfl, chargers, dolphins, texans, buccaneers, titans, jim harbaugh, offensive line, talent, coaching, schedule, defense
## NFL season starts
We're three weeks into the NFL season, just shy of a fifth of the way through the year.
## 3-0 teams thrive
The Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings and Las Vegas Raiders are likely very happy with how things have gone so far.
## 2-1 teams mostly happy
The 11 teams sitting at 2-1 are probably happy enough with how things have gone, too.
## 1-2 teams struggling
The 11 teams sitting at 1-2 are probably less thrilled, having blown winnable games or gotten embarrassed in big spots.
## 0-3 teams in deep water
The 0-3 teams are in the deep water, just hoping they don't drown with plenty of blame to go around.
## Houston Texans breakdown
Houston Texans injuries: 30% | Offensive line: 30% | Running game: 20% | Schedule: 15% | Defense: 5%.
## Los Angeles Chargers breakdown
Los Angeles Chargers coaching: 50% | Offense: 35% | Defense: 15%.
## Miami Dolphins breakdown
Miami Dolphins lack of talent: 100% with De'Von Achane out for the year with a torn ACL.
## Tampa Bay Buccaneers breakdown
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense: 75% | Defense: 25% with Baker Mayfield down to 6.4 yards per attempt.
## Tennessee Titans breakdown
Tennessee Titans coaching: 33.3% | Lack of talent: 33.3% | Quarterback play: 33.4% with Cam Ward dreadful.
## Key takeaway

The Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers, Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tennessee Titans all started 0-3 with specific weaknesses: Texans injuries and offensive line, Chargers coaching and offense, Dolphins lack of talent, Buccaneers offense, Titans coaching and talent.