CARSON, Calif. -- Thud!
That’s the sound of the Los Angeles Chargers ' arrival in the team’s self-proclaimed “Battle for L.A.”
The Chargers played tough defensively against an explosive Kansas City Chiefs offense led by Alex Smith, but had little to show for their effort and ultimately lost to their AFC West division rivals, 24-10 on Sunday.
The setback was the second straight home loss at the StubHub Center, as the Chargers dropped to 0-3 for the first time since 2003.
According to ESPN Stats & Information, since the NFL went to 12 playoff teams in 1990, just three teams that started 0-3 have made the playoffs: the 1998 Buffalo Bills, the 1995 Detroit Lions and the 1992 Chargers (which started 0-4).