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Jim Harbaugh gives puzzling answer on offensive struggles — remains committed to elephant in the room

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Murray, T. L. (2026, November 2). Jim Harbaugh gives puzzling answer on offensive struggles — remains committed to elephant in the room. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/01/sports/mike-mcdaniels-surprising-role-after-rams-debacle-unveiled/

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Jim Harbaugh, head coach of the 0-7 Los Angeles Chargers, gave vague responses when questioned about the future of offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel during a press conference following their loss to the Rams. Despite having the lowest-scoring offense in football with only 15 points per game and no touchdowns in two consecutive games, Harbaugh remains committed to letting McDaniel call plays and focuses on fixing issues internally without addressing specific questions about his coaching decisions.

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The Los Angeles Chargers lost their seventh consecutive game, falling to the Los Angeles Rams by a score of 24-9 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on November 1, 2026. The Rams were led by quarterback Matthew Stafford, who passed for 157 yards and a touchdown, while Blake Corum and Kyren Williams rushed for scores to secure the victory despite a slow start. This loss extended the Chargers' winless streak to seven games, their worst start since 2000 when they began with an identical record.

Coach Jim Harbaugh's team struggled again on offense, scoring only nine points and failing to reach the end zone during the game. The Chargers' offensive woes continued even after a bye week, maintaining their status as the lowest-scoring unit in the NFL at just 15 points per game. Despite the poor performance, Harbaugh indicated that he would continue to support embattled offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, despite the team's struggles and public criticism.

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The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-7, and Jim Harbaugh gave multiple puzzling responses when asked about what the future holds for offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. asserted

future → give → McDaniel

In the Chargers’ 24-9 loss to the Rams on Sunday, the Chargers didn’t score a touchdown for the second game in a row, and Harbaugh is still planning on letting McDaniel call plays. asserted

McDaniel → score → plays

Harbaugh opened his presser saying, “We’re aware of what the issues are, and we’re the only ones that can fix them.” asserted

that → open → them

He was then asked if he’s aware of what the issues are, to which he said, “Yes, I’m not gonna address anything; I’m focused on this game and that’s my focus.” asserted

that → ask → game

The follow-up questions continued about why they’re keeping McDaniel following the team’s performance the last seven games and he said, “Yeah, our motivation is, a dedication to getting it changed, getting it fixed.” asserted

it → continue → performance

Harbaugh’s vague back-and-forth continued as he said, “You’ve asked, and I think I’ve answered the question, so.” asserted

I → continue → question

The Chargers head coach went on to say he’s committed to figuring out what happened in Sunday’s game and keeping his belief instilled in their guys. asserted

what → go → guys

On Sunday, the Chargers fell 24-9 to the Rams, and any hope of making the playoffs is all but an afterthought. asserted

hope → fall → afterthought

The Chargers came into the game with the lowest-scoring offense in football, averaging 15 points per game, while being in a five-way tie with the Browns, Seahawks, Vikings, and Commanders — scoring 50% of the time they are in the red zone. asserted

they → come → zone

All nine of the Chargers’ points came off the leg of kicker Cameron Dicker, who nailed three field goals. asserted

who → come → goals

During the final seconds of the second quarter, Justin Herbert threw a hail mary down the field that was caught by Ladd McConkey for a 54-yard reception. asserted

that → throw → reception

Unfortunately, McConkey was a yard shy of it landing in the end zone, as the Chargers came away without scoring a point. asserted

Chargers → land → point

Herbert finished the game completing 24 of 32 passes for 257 yards, throwing two interceptions and taking two sacks. asserted

Herbert → finish → sacks

The Chargers offense was inefficient running the ball, collecting only 64 yards on the ground, while running back Kimani Vidal was the team’s leading rusher, running the ball eight times for 23 yards, with Omarion Hampton following for 20 yards on nine carries. asserted

Hampton → run → carries

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