Cris Carter criticizes Jim Harbaugh's handling of Justin Herbert
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 8:19 AM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter has held Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh accountable for the team's offensive struggles, particularly the performance of quarterback Justin Herbert. The Chargers currently sit winless with the NFL’s 29th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 16.8 points per game. Herbert has faced criticism for throwing six interceptions and being sacked twelve times this season. Carter, speaking on the 'Fully Loaded' podcast, compared Harbaugh's coaching of Herbert unfavorably to his previous work with Colin Kaepernick. The Chargers, who rank No. 30 in PFN Offense Impact Score, are set to host the Denver Broncos on October 11.
- •Cris Carter blames Jim Harbaugh for Justin Herbert's ineffective play.
- •Chargers rank 29th in the NFL in scoring with 16.8 points per game.
- •Justin Herbert has thrown six interceptions this season.
- •Chargers have a PFN Offense Impact Score of 69.6, ranking 30th.
- •Los Angeles Chargers will host the Denver Broncos on October 11.
- 8:19 AMYahoo Sports — ‘He Got More out of Colin Kaepernick’ — Hall of Fame WR Holds Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh Accountable for Justin Herbert’s Offensive Inefficiency
"The winless Los Angeles Chargers have little to look forward, with the offense among the league’s worst-performing units. Newly appointed offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel hasn’t made much of an impact either, while quarterback Justin Herbert’s sloppy performances have become a growing concern.
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