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Chargers coach Harbaugh explains Ladd McConkey's absence against Broncos

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 12:07 AM

Last updated Oct 13, 2026

Chargers coach Harbaugh explains Ladd McConkey's absence against Broncos

Summary

The Los Angeles Chargers fell to 0-5 after losing to the Denver Broncos. Head coach Jim Harbaugh clarified that star wide receiver Ladd McConkey did not play despite being healthy. Harbaugh indicated McConkey was only available in case of an emergency after dealing with injuries to his foot and ribs. The Chargers had a difficult time without him, with quarterback Justin Herbert completing 14 of 24 passes for 121 yards. Los Angeles managed to tie the game briefly in the third quarter but ultimately succumbed to a 14-0 run by the Broncos in the fourth quarter. The Chargers now face the challenge of avoiding an 0-6 start, a milestone not seen since 2000.

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•Chargers drop to 0-5 after loss to Broncos
•Ladd McConkey did not play despite being healthy
•Justin Herbert struggled without McConkey
•Chargers scored 13 points in the third quarter
•Team seeks to avoid 0-6 start next week

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12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh reveals why Ladd McConkey didn’t play vs. Broncos

What they're saying

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The Los Angeles Chargers dropped to 0-5 for the first time in 23 years in losing to the Denver Broncos . And coach Jim Harbaugh plus offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel didn’t have star wide receiver Ladd McConkey Sunday. Despite the fact he was healthy. Harbaugh explained why the team held back McConkey on Monday. Turns out the head coach thought […] The post Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh reveals why Ladd McConkey didn’t play vs. Broncos appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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