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The Los Angeles Chargers remain winless after an ugly 44-22 loss to the Houston Texans, and things may have just gotten worse. Justin Herbert exits with a finger injury after taking a career-high eight sacks, raising serious questions about the offensive line and the future of this struggling offense. Cole Strange finally gets benched, while backup QB DJ Uiagalelei provides a rare bright spot with his first NFL touchdown pass. With the Chargers sitting at 0-8, is it time to shut down Herbert, make moves at the trade deadline, and start looking toward the future? Try Kalshi today! Trade $25, get $25 when you sign up with code BLEAV at https://kalshi.com/r/BLEAV Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Money and Lorenzo dig into why the 0-7 Chargers’ offense has gone 27 straight drives without a touchdown, from quick pressures up the middle to who Herbert’s interceptions were thrown to. They also debate whether Khalil Mack, who is playing at an elite level, should be traded to a contender at the deadline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt” Money Smith breaks down another disappointing performance from Jim Harbaugh's Chargers, an offense that has now gone 27 consecutive drives without scoring a touchdown, and the growing concerns surrounding Herbert's confidence and comfort in Mike McDaniel's system. Despite another strong defensive effort, the Chargers couldn't capitalize on opportunities. Herbert threw two interceptions, the running game struggled to establish any rhythm, and the offensive play-calling continues to raise serious questions. He dives into  the offensive line issues, Omarion Hampton's limited opportunities, the lack of explosive plays, and whether the coaching staff can make the adjustments needed to salvage the season. With the Chargers sitting at 0-7, is it time to start thinking about the NFL Draft? Or is the biggest priority simply getting Justin Herbert back to playing like the franchise quarterback we've seen throughout his career? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rob Havenstein joins Erin Coscarelli to react to the 49ers adding DeForest Buckner and the Seahawks adding Quenton Nelson. They also break down how Kyren Williams and Blake Corum powered the Rams’ win in Las Vegas and preview Sunday’s game against the winless Chargers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Money Smith and Lorenzo Neal react to a 22-6 loss to the Chiefs that drops the Chargers to 0-6, arguing that the defense and special teams are good enough to win while the offense is broken. They debate whether to trade Khalil Mack and whether Mike McDaniel’s scheme fits Justin Herbert. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Money Smith explains why the Chargers need to change how they're using Ladd McConkey before the physical demands of Mike McDaniel's offense take an even greater toll. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chargers’ defense is playing lights out, the team is still 0-5, and Matt “Money” Smith and Lorenzo Neal go to the film to show why the offense keeps beating itself. Lorenzo breaks down the blocking failures up front before the guys look ahead to a blitz-heavy test in Kansas City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Los Angeles Chargers are now 0-5 after another frustrating loss, this time to the Denver Broncos. Despite a dominant defensive performance, costly turnovers, penalties, and questionable fourth-down decisions once again doomed the Bolts. Money breaks down Justin Herbert's struggles, Jim Harbaugh's controversial play-calling decision, the offensive line's ongoing issues, and why the Chargers keep collapsing in the fourth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt “Money” Smith and Lorenzo Neal break down the Chargers’ 0-4 start and what has to change immediately against the Denver Broncos. They examine the protection issues surrounding Justin Herbert, costly turnovers and penalties, and why the offense has failed to capitalize on strong defensive performances. Plus, Lo goes to the film to diagnose the offensive line breakdowns and explains why he believes the Chargers can finally break through with their first win. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chargers are 0-4 after another brutal loss, and the problems are piling up. Justin Herbert looked completely out of sync in a disastrous first half, then showed flashes of the Herbert we know after halftime. Matt "Money" Smith breaks down what changed, the costly penalties, an offensive line devastated by injuries, and whether there’s still a realistic path for the Chargers to turn this season around. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt "Money" Smith and Lorenzo Neal take stock of a 0-3 Chargers team after the loss in Buffalo. They push back on fans and pundits who now say the Harbaugh and Mike McDaniel pairing was doomed from the start. Money goes to the film to show why the loss wasn't all on McDaniel. The Chargers use pre-snap motion on 74% of snaps but target the motion man only 5% of the time, and Justin Herbert keeps passing up the quick throw the offense is built on. Lorenzo breaks down Keaton Mitchell's wide zone runs, Cole Strange's struggles at right guard, and a goal line sequence where the Chargers go from second and goal at the 1 to a field goal after two false starts and a hold. The guys finish with a preview of a must-win trip to Seattle to face Sam Darnold, Jadarian Price and Mike Macdonald's defense, followed by division games against Denver and Kansas City that could decide the season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chargers forced five Buffalo turnovers but managed just 10 points off them as self-inflicted mistakes proved costly once again. Matt “Money” Smith breaks down Justin Herbert’s uneven start, missed opportunities in the red zone, costly drops and penalties, and a defense that gave Los Angeles plenty of chances to steal the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chargers are 0-2 for the first time in over two decades, and Money and Lorenzo Neal diagnose why: busted coverages on defense and a Justin Herbert-led offense that looks like it's thinking too much in Mike McDaniel's new system. Lorenzo breaks down Alec Ingold's blocking on film before the guys lay out what it will take to pull off an upset as 7.5-point underdogs in Buffalo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After calling the game, Matt "Money" Smith hops on the mic to recap the game vs. the Raiders. The Chargers’ season isn’t over, but their 0–2 start has raised plenty of questions. Justin Herbert and the offense look uncomfortable in a new system, while fumbles, penalties, dropped passes, and defensive communication breakdowns continue to pile up. Money talks about how they can get back on track. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Money and Lo break down what went wrong in the Chargers' ugly Week 1 loss to the Cardinals, from offensive line issues and Justin Herbert's uncharacteristic mistakes to a shutout pass rush and an inexcusable blocked punt. They stay confident the talented roster bounces back against the Raiders in Week 2. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.