# Chargers Firing McDaniel Buzz Grows

> Chargers may fire Mike McDaniel as coach after 0-6 start.
- Title: Chargers Firing McDaniel Buzz Grows | Shortify
- Summary: Chargers may fire Mike McDaniel as coach after 0-6 start. Los Angeles Chargers could fire head coach Mike McDaniel to fix offense after 0-6 start.
- Keywords: los angeles chargers, mike mcdaniel, jim harbaugh, justin herbert, nfl, chargers firing, sports, Chargers, Firing, McDaniel, Buzz, Grows
- Source: Los Angeles Chargers On SI — https://si.com/nfl/chargers/onsi/chargers-firing-mike-mcdaniel-buzz
- Published: 2026-10-19T20:10:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: los angeles chargers, mike mcdaniel, jim harbaugh, justin herbert, nfl, chargers firing, sports
## Chargers at 0-6
Los Angeles Chargers sit at 0-6 heading into bye week.
## Harbaugh's Accountability
Jim Harbaugh says offense needs addressing after game.

> We're going to look at everything, I feel bad for our players, our team, our coaches, our fans. And (the offense) needs to be addressed
## McDaniel Firing Buzz
Chargers firing Mike McDaniel seems likely soon.

> There's a growing buzz that the Chargers will be making that move, soon
## Adam Gase Expected
Pass game specialist Adam Gase may replace McDaniel.

> Pass game specialist Adam Gase, a former head coach of the Jets and Dolphins, is expected to take over, if McDaniel is fired
## Offensive Struggles
Chargers have -98 EPA, sixth-lowest since 2016.

> For those keeping count, the Chargers now have a -98 EPA, the sixth-lowest over this span since 2016
## Playoff Implications
Chargers could face fire sale before trade deadline.

> The Chargers aren't making the playoffs at 0-6 and could very well be looking at a fire sale before the trade deadline
## Key takeaway

Los Angeles Chargers could fire head coach Mike McDaniel to fix offense after 0-6 start.