Chargers struggle against 49ers in preseason loss

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Chargers struggle against 49ers in preseason loss
Summary

The Los Angeles Chargers lost 41-17 to the San Francisco 49ers on August 20 at SoFi Stadium. Coach Jim Harbaugh acknowledged the team's struggles across all phases of play, noting they were outplayed and committed penalties that negated significant plays. Harbaugh highlighted issues with the starting offense, which went three-and-out during its only series. The offensive line faced challenges, including an injury to center Tyler Biadasz, likely an ACL tear. With the preseason continuing, the Chargers must improve in areas such as quarterback performance and offensive line play before the upcoming season opener.

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  • Chargers lost 41-17 to 49ers in preseason game.
  • Jim Harbaugh emphasized mistakes in all phases of the game.
  • Starting offense struggled, going three-and-out on its first series.
  • Injury to center Tyler Biadasz may have season implications.
  • Quarterback competition remains tight but underwhelming.
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  • 4:03 PMYahoo SportsJim Harbaugh, Chargers have ‘A lot of things to work on’ after 49ers loss
What they're saying
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The Sporting Tribune's Fernando Ramirez writes about the rollercoaster ride the Chargers went on during their loss against the 49ers. It wasn't pretty.

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