Chargers' Harbaugh standing by OC McDaniel: 'Job is not in jeopardy'

Despite the Los Angeles Chargers' 0-4 start and offensive struggles, head coach Jim Harbaugh affirmed that offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's job is not in jeopardy. Harbaugh praised McDaniel as a skilled coach and emphasized continued growth. Quarterback Justin Herbert struggled early, throwing two interceptions in the first half, including one to Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas on the opening play.

Herbert finished the half with just 36 passing yards. However, he rebounded in the second half, completing 13-of-16 passes for 144 yards and leading a comeback effort. The Chargers cut the deficit to seven points late in the fourth quarter but ultimately fell 30-23 to the Seattle Seahawks.

The offensive line performed poorly, recording a 13% pass block win rate—the lowest in ESPN's 10-year dataset. Herbert was sacked four times and pressured on 55% of his dropbacks. A late hit by Seahawks defensive tackle Derick Hall drew an unnecessary roughness flag.

Harbaugh and trainers attended to Herbert, who quickly returned to the field.

尽管洛杉矶查格斯0-4开局且进攻挣扎，主教练哈伯格确认进攻协调员麦克丹尼尔的工作并不危险。哈伯格称赞麦克丹尼尔是一位技术精湛的教练，并强调持续成长。四分卫贾斯틴·赫伯特开局挣扎，上半场抛出两次拦截，其中一次被海鹰线卫托马斯在开球时拦截。赫伯特上半场仅获得36码传球。然而，他在下半场反弹，完成13次中的16次传球，获得144码，并带领反击努力。查格斯在第四节末段将分差缩小至七分，但最终以23-30不敌海鹰。进攻线表现糟糕，通过率仅为13%——这是ESPN十年数据集中最低值。赫伯特被四次擒抱，且在55%的回合中受到压力。海鹰防守护身Derick Hall的一次非法击球被判不必要的粗鲁行为。哈伯格和训练师前往赫伯特身边，他很快重返赛场。