The Broken Chargers, Mahomes 3.0, Zombie Deshaun, the Masked Backup, First Coach Fired, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal

Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal dissect the most impactful storylines and surprising performances from Week 2 of the NFL season, covering everything from quarterback struggles and coaching hot seats to the unpredictable nature of betting lines and the league's most intriguing teams.

The Chargers' Implosion and Herbert's Struggles

The Los Angeles Chargers' 0-2 start to the season was a major point of concern for both Simmons and Sal. Simmons highlighted the team's significant investment in their offensive line and skill positions, noting that despite these efforts, quarterback Justin Herbert's performance has been "awful this year." He pointed out that Herbert did not complete a single pass over 20 yards against the Raiders, a team Sal described as "not good." The Chargers' struggles were further emphasized by their five fumbles (all recovered) before a crucial sixth fumble sealed their fate. Sal humorously dubbed Herbert "Justin Yeah But" due to the constant excuses made for his underwhelming play.

Simmons expressed his regret over betting on the Chargers, admitting he had them as a seven-seed playoff team before the season. He noted that the betting markets have also turned against them, with their odds to miss the playoffs moving from -178 to -300 in a single hour. The Chargers' upcoming schedule is brutal, featuring games against the Bills, Seahawks, Broncos, Chiefs, Rams, Texans, and Ravens. This challenging stretch led Simmons to question if head coach Brandon Staley would even make it through the season, a sentiment he had previously discussed with Tom Pelissero.