Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Joe Alt delivered a blunt assessment of his team’s struggles after Sunday’s 24-9 loss to the Rams, identifying the absence of touchdowns as the primary barrier to victory. Speaking to reporters at SoFi Stadium, Alt emphasized that the offense must evolve beyond relying on field goals to secure wins. “We gotta score points, and it can’t just be field goals. It’s gotta be touchdowns,” Alt stated, highlighting the urgent need for a more explosive attack.
Offensive star calls out lack of touchdowns as Bolts hit 0-7 skid.
The Chargers’ offensive drought has reached historic lows, with the team now entering a ninth consecutive quarter without scoring a touchdown. This streak follows similar struggles against the Kansas City Chiefs in the previous week, where the defense forced Los Angeles into low-scoring, field-goal-dependent performances. The 0-7 start marks the worst beginning of Alt’s NFL career, a stark contrast to the playoff appearances he has recorded in every season under head coach Jim Harbaugh.
This statistical trend has intensified scrutiny on offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, who has faced criticism for the unit’s inefficiency during this slow start. Despite the mounting pressure, Harbaugh has publicly reaffirmed his full confidence in McDaniel, insisting that the coordinator will retain his play-calling duties. As the season progresses, the offense must find a way to break this scoring slump to salvage any remaining postseason hopes.
Source: Yahoo Sports
