SAN DIEGO, Calif. — San Diego Chargers coach Mike McCoy would prefer looking ahead to the next game against the Oakland Raiders.

Wouldn’t anybody?

The Chargers cannot get away from Sunday’s 37-0 loss to the Miami Dolphins quickly enough. It was their worst loss since 1996 and the first time being blanked since 1975.

The shocking result was like a sneaky punch to McCoy, a haymaker he didn’t see coming. From out of nowhere the Miami Dolphins were Floyd Mayweather throwing a Sunday punch at the Chargers, playing the role of Victor Ortiz. No need for a count. Just grab the mouthpiece so they don’t choke.

“That is the last thing I thought would ever happen,” McCoy said on Monday, still looking stunned. “It’s tough to get beat in the league like that.”

Not if you turn the ball over four times and spit out 50 yards rushing.

Not if you don’t rush the passer or cover the receivers.

Not if you don’t pass-block.

Welcome to the Chargers’ world, where a three-game losing skid rides shotgun into a bye week.

“No one is trying to make mistakes in this business,” McCoy said.

Agreed.

But the Chargers (5-4) look little like that squad that was all business in sprinting to a 5-1 record.

They’ve gone from a five-game winning streak and atop the AFC to middle-of-the-pack in the AFC West.

McCoy couldn’t believe his players didn’t grasp the significance of Sunday’s game.

“That would be the last thing I would say,” McCoy said. “We had the right mindset, we realized the importance of the next game and what was at stake. But we played poorly as a team and did a poor job coaching.”

The Chargers get extra days to clean that up, their next foe being the visiting Raiders on Nov. 16.

They might get healthier as well over the down time, another important ingredient.

But if they resemble the team that performed Sunday, it’s going to be a long second half of the season.

The Chargers have a closing December slate against the Patriots, Broncos, 49ers and Chiefs.

When they reflect on the season, the Chargers hope Sunday’s Miami meltdown was a turning point.

Make that a U-turn, in the right direction.

Notes: Cornerback Jason Verrett (shoulder) didn’t start Sunday and his status is unclear but not promising. . . . Inside linebacker Manti Te’o (foot) could have a chance to return after the bye. . . . Defensive end Sean Lissemore (quad) left Sunday’s game and there is no update. . . Center Rich Ohrnberger (ribs) will be monitored. . . Outside linebacker Jerry Attaochu (hamstring) remains out. . . . Running back Ryan Mathews (knee) has not begun to practice, but is running more on the side.

REPORT CARD VS. DOLPHINS

–PASSING OFFENSE: F — From shaky passes to leaky pass protection to dropped passes, the Chargers were shoddy in every phase of the passing game. Philip Rivers threw three interceptions and was off the entire game, his day being over after the third quarter because this was such a lopsided affair. The edges were exposed as the Dolphins recorded four sacks and constant pressure was the norm.

–RUSHING OFFENSE: F — A running game than once looked promising under Branden Oliver has gone kaput. The run-blocking isn’t up to snuff, with Oliver often having to make multiple moves in the backfield before reaching the line of scrimmage. The Chargers rushed for but 50 yards, which constantly had Philip Rivers in compromising situations.

–PASS DEFENSE: F – Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill was allowed to channel Dan Marino in lighting up this part of the defense. He wasn’t sacked or under duress the entire game, calmly picking which cornerback he wanted to pick on. The Chargers’ pass rush has disappeared and that’s not helping a secondary showing burn marks at many different spots.

–RUSH DEFENSE: D — The front line continues to get moved, something that first flared against the Raiders last month. It continues to be an issue. Defensive end Corey Liuget had a decent game — he did have a costly penalty — but he’s often a one-man show at that level. The linebackers continue to take bad angles or whiff on tackles. Donald Butler’s dealing play continues to be a red-flag.

–SPECIAL TEAMS: C — A little spark here from kick returner Chris Davis as his long of 35 yards was keen. The coverage teams were challenged chasing down Jarvis Landry, but they aren’t alone there. K Nick Novak, a Chargers strength, was a non-factor. Seyi Ajirotutu was ejected from the game for making illegal contact with an official — a fine could be coming.

–COACHING: F – The Chargers had only one game in 23 days and it was their effort against Miami. A fluke in the schedule gave the Chargers’ coaches additional time to matriculate and this was the result. However the Chargers were going to manufacture a running game, it never materialized. And defensively the Dolphins toyed with a unit was deficient at every level.