The Chargers failed to pick up their first win of the 2026 season after losing 22-6 to the Chiefs.
To recap Week 6, here is a look at the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Good
Special teams: Special teams coordinator Ryan Ficken's unit had an excellent day. Troy Dye forced a fumble on Chiefs returner Nikko Remigio, Derius Davis looked sharp with a 21-yard punt return, punter JK Scott boomed a 60-yarder to help flip field position, and kicker Cameron Dicker accounted for all of the Chargers' points.
Defensive resistance: Despite the score, the Chargers' defense kept things competitive early, but they were worn down by time of possession and struggles with field position. Overall, Los Angeles held one of the highest-scoring offenses to 1-of-4 in the red zone and 3-of-10 on third-down situations.
Bad
Offensive line: Playing without starters Rashawn Slater, Joe Alt, and Kayode Awosika, a patchwork offensive line featuring four rookies was completely overwhelmed. The Chiefs' defensive front harassed Justin Herbert all afternoon, racking up four sacks and consistent pressure.
The 1-yard line collapse: After Quentin Johnston's 57-yard catch on the opening series in the second half, the Chargers had a prime chance to make it a one-score game. Instead, they committed a holding penalty, lost a yard on a shovel pass, threw consecutive incompletions, and managed to walk away with just a field goal.
Ladd McConkey's bad luck: McConkey has dealt with injuries this season, and they continued on Sunday. The injury happened in the first quarter after McConkey caught a 17-yard pass from Herbert and was tackled near midfield by Nohl Williams and Nick Bolton, causing his head to hit the turf, later being identified as a concussion.
Run defense: The Chargers entered the week boasting a top-10 run defense, but running back Kenneth Walker III had his way, shredding them for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns, averaging 6.7 yards per carry and forcing multiple missed tackles.
Ugly
Offensive output: Offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's group struggled heavily again, failing to find the end zone. The ground game was completely neutralized, rushing for a measly 73 total yards (3.3 yards per carry). The offense looked completely toothless in the red zone, going 0-for-3 (and 0-for-3 on fourth downs). McDaniel's play-calling lacked confidence despite plenty of opportunities to strike.
Justin Herbert's interception bug: While the environment didn't help him, Herbert threw another inexcusable interception straight to linebacker Jack Cochrane in the second quarter. It marked his third straight game throwing a pick and extended his league-leading total to eight interceptions.
This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Chargers vs. Chiefs: Good, bad and ugly from LA's 22-6 loss