Instead , the team headed in the other direction .
After narrowly missing a playoff berth in 2014 , with a 9 - 7 record , the Chargers came into the 2015 season determined to take a step forward and become a postseason contender .
The team headed in the other direction .
After narrowly missing a playoff berth in 2014 , with a 9 - 7 record , the Chargers came into the 2015 season determined to take a step forward and become a postseason contender .