In a high-scoring affair with the Dolphins, the Chargers kept it close throughout. But in the end, Miami’s offense was too overpowering for Los Angeles.
Here’s how the internet reacted to the loss, which was highlighted by Brandon Staley shouldering the blame for the outcome.
Does J.C. Jackson understand just basic football stuff? Don’t even understand that last play. Can HC Brandon Staley be on the hot seat at half of week one? Team is so frustrating.
— Colin Cowherd (@ColinCowherd) September 10, 2023
Brandon Staley arriving at the Chargers facility tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/FEbR1HqmrX
— ًBoltUpYo (@BoltUpYo) September 11, 2023
I’ve seen enough.. fire Brandon Staley. pic.twitter.com/T9suO9BxXo
— ًBoltUpYo (@BoltUpYo) September 10, 2023
Brandon Staley’s defense allowed 36 points in the first game of the 2023 season. Just bad.
The offense ends the game terribly but absolutely was not the reason they lost.
— Daniel Wade (@dantalkssports) September 10, 2023
brandon staley: run it back lol pic.twitter.com/hznPwTwH0n
— ✯ (@444vexx) September 11, 2023
Brandon Staley had 8 months to game plan for the Dolphins and they damn near had 600 yards lmao.
— $tew (@Stew15k) September 10, 2023
Kellen Moore established more of an identity on offense in one game than Brandon Staley has on defense in 2+ years
— alex 🦖 (@bantheshift) September 11, 2023
Brandon Staley not surviving the season
— 🤾🏾♂️ (@MaskedAntler) September 10, 2023
The Chargers' defense allowed …
🏈536 total yards
🏈36 points
🏈30 first downs
🏈10.4 yards per attempt
🏈The single most insane three points of the week on a Hail Mary when they shoved a Miami WR for reasons unknown. The Chargers then lost by two points.— Matt Verderame (@MattVerderame) September 10, 2023
Brandon Staley is supposed to be a defensive mastermind. His team can’t stop a nosebleed.
— Rick Shepherd (Not really) (@NickNRickShep) September 10, 2023
Petition to give Derrick Ansley play calling duties!!!! pic.twitter.com/V3nXQ7H9kQ
— ChargersMemes (@ChargersMemes) September 10, 2023
chargers scored 34 and lost pic.twitter.com/J50c8i9dn1
— ✯ (@444vexx) September 10, 2023
The Chargers are the kings of "what if" losses. There's always one small thing that could have easily been avoided that typically leads to a loss.
This is 100% that moment if the Chargers don't win this game.
— Jason Reed (@EatYourReedies) September 10, 2023