5 offensive adjustments the Chargers can make after their bye week

Writer Alexander Insdorf argues that the 0-6 Los Angeles Chargers must make several offensive adjustments following their bye week to improve under offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. Head coach Jim Harbaugh announced that McDaniel will retain play-calling duties despite the team's struggles. Insdorf suggests the unit must benefit from returning injured players, simplify the playbook, refine predictable rushing tendencies, leverage quarterback Justin Herbert's improvisational skills, and reduce pass-catching drops.

The article highlights that offensive tackle Joe Alt returned to practice, with Ladd McConkey and Tre' Harris potentially returning soon as well. Insdorf criticizes the predictability of running backs Omarion Hampton and Keaton Mitchell, while noting that persistent pre-snap penalties and a high drop rate—featuring Quentin Johnston and David Njoku among the league's worst in drop EPA—continue to hamper the offense.