A 24-9 defeat to the Rams dropped the Los Angeles Chargers to 0-7, a stunning collapse for a team that finished 11-6 last season.
The latest loss intensified scrutiny on the Chargers' offense and quarterback Justin Herbert, with blame already spreading to new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel and the team's broader direction.
The report portrays the club as mired in outside noise, job-pressure and public heckling, with the only clear remedy being to start winning games.
That winless start has turned the Chargers from a recent contender into one of the NFL season's biggest disappointments, raising questions about how long the slide can continue.