Chargers drop to 0-5 after fourth-quarter collapse against Broncos
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 5:05 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
The Los Angeles Chargers fell to the Denver Broncos 23-17 on October 11 after leading 17-10 entering the fourth quarter. A failed fourth-down attempt allowed Denver to tie the game, and critical turnovers by Justin Herbert, including a fumble and an interception, contributed to the Chargers' continued struggles. Head coach Jim Harbaugh faces increasing scrutiny over the team's performance as they remain winless. The Chargers' next challenge is a road matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.
- •Chargers fall to 0-5 following loss to Broncos.
- •Team led 17-10 before fourth-quarter collapse.
- •Justin Herbert recorded one touchdown, one interception, and a fumble.
- •Next up is a road game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
- •Critics call for changes in team leadership.
- 5:05 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Clueless Coach With Clueless Players,’ ‘He Finally Gave Up’ — Chargers Fans Irritated As Jim Harbaugh Struggles To Explain Wretched 0–5 Start
- 1:24 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Biggest Reason They’re Now 0–5,’ ‘How Does Jim Harbaugh Keep His Job?’ — Chargers HC Faces Heat From NFL World Following Loss to Broncos
"Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers had another fourth-quarter lead Sunday, but they let it slip away against the Denver Broncos. By the time the AFC West matchup ended, the Chargers had suffered another loss, dropped to 0–5, and given critics more reason to question whether Harbaugh is the right man for the job in LA.
"The Los Angeles Chargers fell to 0-5 with a 23-17 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday after a series of late-game turnovers and a failed fourth-down conversion. Head coach Jim Harbaugh struggled to explain the latest defeat during his postgame conference, drawing criticism from Chargers fans on social media.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 5:05 AM‘Clueless Coach With Clueless Players,’ ‘He Finally Gave Up’ — Chargers Fans Irritated As Jim Harbaugh Struggles To Explain Wretched 0–5 Start
The Los Angeles Chargers fell to 0-5 with a 23-17 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday after a series of late-game turnovers and a failed fourth-down conversion. Head coach Jim Harbaugh struggled to explain the latest defeat during his postgame conference, drawing criticism from Chargers fans on social media.
- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 1:24 AM‘Biggest Reason They’re Now 0–5,’ ‘How Does Jim Harbaugh Keep His Job?’ — Chargers HC Faces Heat From NFL World Following Loss to Broncos
Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers had another fourth-quarter lead Sunday, but they let it slip away against the Denver Broncos. By the time the AFC West matchup ended, the Chargers had suffered another loss, dropped to 0–5, and given critics more reason to question whether Harbaugh is the right man for the job in LA.
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