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, and scored 22 touchdowns. The Los Angeles Chargers have conceded 21 sacks.
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Chargers vs Rams: 2026 form so far
A winless team against one with the league’s busiest passing attack. The table sets each attack against what the opposite defense has actually allowed.
Chargers attack against the Rams defense
| Per game | Chargers offense | 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 defense
| Per game | Rams offense | 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, and the Chargers rate 68.4 as a team.
| 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 Chargers are the lowest-scoring team in the league and it is not close.
The Rams are the wrong opponent for it: 1,919 passing yards lead the NFL, and only San Francisco and Buffalo have scored more than their 22 touchdowns.
The one thing in the Chargers’ favor is their own defense, which holds opponents to 31.1% on third down — among the five best rates in football.
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 4:05 PM ET on Sunday, November 1 at SoFi Stadium, which is 3:05 PM CT and 1:05 PM PT. FOX has the regional broadcast.
| Detail | Chargers vs Rams |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 4:05 PM ET / 3:05 PM CT / 1:05 PM PT |
| Venue | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA |
| TV | FOX |
| Live stream | NFL+ / Fubo |
| Week | Week 8, 2026 NFL season |
Chargers vs Rams prediction and score projection
Los Angeles win 26-16. The Rams throw it better than anyone and the Chargers have scored nine touchdowns all season, which is the whole game in one sentence.
The live line and our projected margin both update through the week.
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Chargers vs Rams FAQ
The Rams, clearly. Our Signal model has them as strong favorites and the live number is in the Signal card on this page. The Rams are 3-4; the Chargers are 0-6 at -61.
4:05 PM ET on Sunday, November 1 at SoFi Stadium, which is 3:05 PM CT and 1:05 PM PT.
The Chargers, with nine in six games — the lowest total in the NFL.
The Rams, with 1,919 — more than any team in the league.
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