The Chargers are 0-6, rate 68.4 through the air and have scored nine touchdowns. All three are the worst figures in the NFL. Our Chargers vs Rams prediction is a derby in name only.
The Los Angeles Rams have thrown for 1,919 yards, more than any team in the league. The Los Angeles Chargers have conceded 21 sacks.
Los Angeles Chargers @ Los Angeles Rams
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Chargers vs Rams: our editor’s props
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Chargers vs Rams: 2026 form so far
A winless team against the league’s busiest passing attack. The table pairs every attacking number with the defensive number opposite it.
Chargers attack against the Rams defence
| Per game | Chargers offence | Rams allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 168.2 | 186.3 |
| Rushing yards | 119.0 | 115.7 |
| Yards per carry | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Passer rating | 68.4 | 80.8 |
| Touchdowns | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Third-down conversion | 34.1% | 31.0% |
| Red-zone conversion | 50.0% | 44.4% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 3.5 | 1.4 |
Rams attack against the Chargers defence
| Per game | Rams offence | Chargers allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 274.1 | 206.2 |
| Rushing yards | 125.0 | 123.8 |
| Yards per carry | 4.7 | 4.0 |
| Passer rating | 94.0 | 90.7 |
| Touchdowns | 3.1 | 2.7 |
| Third-down conversion | 44.7% | 31.1% |
| Red-zone conversion | 69.0% | 48.0% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 1.6 | 1.8 |
The Chargers have scored nine touchdowns in six games. No team in the NFL has fewer.
Chargers vs Rams quarterback matchup
Matthew Stafford has 14 touchdown passes to seven interceptions at 94.2. Justin Herbert has five to eight at 68.8.
| Team | Quarterback | Last game | Season to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | Justin Herbert | 22/37, 204 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT, 63.3 rtg | 107/180, 1141 yds, 5 TD, 8 INT, 68.8 rtg (6 games) |
| Rams | Matthew Stafford | 23/29, 195 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT, 114.8 rtg | 187/278, 1989 yds, 14 TD, 7 INT, 94.2 rtg (7 games) |
Chargers vs Rams injury report and team news
The Chargers rate 68.4 through the air, the lowest team passer rating in the NFL.
The Chargers have scored nine touchdowns in six games, fewer than any team in the league.
The Rams have thrown for 1,919 yards, more than any team in the NFL.
Los Angeles ChargersLos Angeles RamsNine touchdowns in six games
Nine touchdowns, a 68.4 passer rating and eight interceptions from Justin Herbert.
The Rams are the wrong opponent: 1,919 passing yards lead the NFL.
The one thing in the Chargers’ favour is their own defence, which holds opponents to 31.1% on third down.
Players to watch
- Matthew Stafford (LA, QB): 1,989 passing yards and 14 touchdowns in seven games.
- Kyren Williams (LA, RB): Fronts a ground game averaging 4.70 a carry.
- Justin Herbert (LAC, QB): Five touchdown passes to eight interceptions at 68.8.
- Omarion Hampton (LAC, RB): The one Chargers phase that functions, at 4.23 a carry.
How to watch Chargers vs Rams
Kickoff is 9.05pm GMT on Sunday 1 November at SoFi Stadium, which is 4:05 PM ET. This is not one of Channel 5 or 5ACTION’s free-to-air picks this week. Sky Sports has the UK coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky takes one exclusive pick from each of the two Sunday afternoon windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Chargers vs Rams |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 9.05pm GMT Sun 1 Nov / 4:05 PM ET |
| Venue | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA |
| TV | Sky Sports |
| Live stream | NFL Game Pass (DAZN) |
| Week | Week 8, 2026 NFL season |
Chargers vs Rams prediction and score projection
Our Chargers vs Rams prediction is Los Angeles by 26-16. The Rams throw it better than anyone and the Chargers have scored nine touchdowns all season.
Our projected margin updates on this page as the week’s team news lands.
Every Week 8 game, previewed
| Kickoff (BST) | Game | Our prediction | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 1:15 AM | Panthers @ Packers | Packers 27-20 | Read |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Cardinals @ Cowboys | Cowboys 27-17 | Read |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Falcons @ Buccaneers | Buccaneers 24-21 | Read |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Ravens @ Bills | Bills 27-20 | Read |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Browns @ Steelers | Steelers 23-17 | Read |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Colts @ Jaguars | Jaguars 27-16 | Read |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Raiders @ Jets | Raiders 23-20 | Read |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Vikings @ Lions | Vikings 24-21 | Read |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Titans @ Bengals | Bengals 30-13 | Read |
| Sun 10:05 PM | Chargers @ Rams | Rams 26-16 | You are here |
| Sun 10:25 PM | Chiefs @ Broncos | Chiefs 27-24 | Read |
| Sun 10:25 PM | Patriots @ Dolphins | Patriots 26-17 | Read |
| Mon 2:20 AM | Eagles @ Commanders | Eagles 20-17 | Read |
| Tue 2:15 AM | Bears @ Seahawks | Seahawks 24-21 | Read |
Every fixture in the round is covered across our NFL UK hub, and the 32 club pages sit on the NFL teams hub.
Chargers vs Rams FAQ
9.05pm GMT on Sunday 1 November at SoFi Stadium, which is 4:05 PM ET.
Sky Sports has the coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky holds one exclusive pick in each of the two Sunday afternoon windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Channel 5 and 5ACTION carry the week’s free-to-air games, and those are not blacked out.
The Chargers, with nine in six games.
The Rams, with 1,919.
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