# Chargers 0-3 Start Inches Toward Full Reset

> Chargers' 0-3 start threatens franchise reset after Week 3 gaffes.
- Title: Chargers 0-3 Start Inches Toward Full Reset · CBS Sports
- Summary: Chargers' 0-3 start threatens franchise reset after Week 3 gaffes. Chargers' 0-3 start inches toward full reset with potential coaching change and…
- Keywords: chargers, john harbaugh, josh herbert, nfl, playoffs, 0-3 start, game balls, gaffes, quarterback trade, reset, sports, 0-3
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-cover-32-week-3-chargers-game-balls-biggest-gaffes
- Published: 2026-09-28T11:40:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chargers, john harbaugh, josh herbert, nfl, playoffs, 0-3 start, game balls, gaffes, quarterback trade, reset, sports
## Chargers 0-3 Start
Los Angeles Chargers face franchise future in question after lifeless 0-3 start to season.
## Week 3 Losses
Chargers lost both home games against Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders despite being favorites.
## Week 3 Gaffe
Chargers jumped to 10-0 lead but lost 24-6 after generating five turnovers.
## Turnover Margin
Teams with 5-plus turnovers and -4 turnover margin were 2-81-1 straight up since 2013.
## Playoff History
Only one team since 2020 overcame 0-3 start to make playoffs: 2025 Texans.
## Upcoming Schedule
Chargers face four road games in next six weeks including Chiefs and Ravens.
## John Harbaugh
Harbaugh's lowest record was 8-8 in 2014 with 49ers before parting ways.
## Josh Herbert
Herbert now 52-46 as starter with 0-3 playoff record inching toward .500.
## Quarterback Trade
Herbert's no-trade clause and age make trade unlikely but reset possible.
## Game Balls
Bijan Robinson led Atlanta to upset win with 194 rushing yards.
## Week 3 Gaffes
Joe Burrow fumbled game away for Bengals in final seconds.
## Chargers' Reset
Chargers' 0-9 fears could trigger full reset with coaching change.
## Playoff Impact
Chargers' 0-9 record would clinch first under-.500 season for Harbaugh.
## Herbert's Record
Herbert's 52-46 record as starter with 0-3 playoff record inches toward .500.
## Quarterback Trade
Herbert's no-trade clause and age make trade unlikely but reset possible.
## Chargers' Future
Chargers' 0-3 start inches toward full reset with potential coaching change.
## Key takeaway

Chargers' 0-3 start inches toward full reset with potential coaching change and quarterback trade.