Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel to call plays from booth
The gist
Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel will call plays from the coaches' booth against the Houston Texans on 8 November.
The 0-7 Chargers rank last in NFL scoring, so the switch is a test of whether a new vantage point helps.
How it unfolded
- Jan 21, 2026The Chargers plan to hire former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator.
- Oct 28, 2026Head coach Jim Harbaugh says McDaniel will keep play-calling duties after the bye, with the Chargers 0-6 and last in scoring offense at 15 points per game.
- Nov 1, 2026The Chargers lose 24-9 to the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium, scoring only three field goals.
Key terms
- offensive coordinator
- A coach responsible for a gridiron football team's offense, ranking below the head coach.
- expected points added
- A proprietary ESPN statistic grading quarterback performance in American football, incorporating passing, rushing, turnovers and penalties.
- turnovers
- In football, a turnover is when the team with the ball loses possession via a fumble or interception.
Source: Wikipedia