It ended 2-1 to Huddersfield - as QPR sought a return to form after a poor week.
It was not to be - and here's why.
QPR expectations need a serious tweak
Seven good signings in the summer gave rise to believe Rangers would fight for a play-off spot at the very least.
On the strength of this latest setback, that needs an instant revision.
Newcastle looked world beaters by comparison midweek, and a lesser but competent Huddersfield could have been out of sight by half time had they been more clinical.
If you can coach confidence, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink had better start earning his corn.
Be brave, Rangers - two strikers needed now
What's to lose against Sunderland on Wednesday if Hasselbaink experiments?
The forgettable EFL Cup would be the place to have a think about changing tack.
So far, the head coach resolutely refuses to play a second front man, and Conor Washington was again left to forage for himself in a forgettable first half at Huddersfield.
Along with late scorer Idrissa Sylla, the man in charge has Sebastian Polter and Washington at his disposal. Polter chasing and flicking on to one of the others is worth a try, no?
Three Huddersfield crosses - two headed goals, and one disallowed
Firstly, the Huddersfield centres were all but unchallenged and when the balls came in - it was help yourself.
Steven Caulker, Nedum Onuoha and Grant Hall are no mugs when it comes to dealing with crosses and headers, but this result says much three about three experienced defenders are out of sorts.
Conor Washington must wonder what he's bought into
Denied service against Newcastle, and all but an energetic spectator in this game, the £2 million striker from Peterborough was then subbed at half time through no fault of his own.
His ego, or what's left of it, will need to be carefully massaged over the next week by Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. Does a man who played for his country in Euro 2016 need better treatment, or do you make your own luck?
Either way, one EFL Cup goal against Swindon in nine months is a poor return.
The first half caught Rs like a rabbit in headlights
It was clear that 6-0 Newcastle mauling had taken its toll. Rangers lack of confidence quickly became apparent and it was no surprise they soon fell behind.
What's that all about when the longer you keep a clean sheet - the better the chances of growing into the game?
The set-up almost invited pressure on a shaky defence, and only when it was too late, Rangers found the zest missing for most of the game.
