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Jim Harbaugh defends Justin Herbert amid Rams safety's remarks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 11:25 PM

Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Jim Harbaugh defends Justin Herbert amid Rams safety's remarks

Summary

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh responded to Rams safety Quentin Lake's 'deli meat' insult directed at quarterback Justin Herbert. Lake criticized Herbert's recent performance after the Rams' victory over the Chargers. Harbaugh contested Lake's view, praising Herbert's execution despite a struggling offense that has yet to score a touchdown in nine consecutive quarters. The Chargers remain winless this season at 0-7, while the Rams improve to 4-4 following a difficult start. Harbaugh indicated his belief in Herbert’s abilities moving forward.

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By the Numbers

•Quentin Lake called Justin Herbert's throws 'deli meat'.
•The Chargers lost to the Rams 24-9 recently.
•Herbert has not scored a touchdown in nine straight quarters.
•The Chargers are 0-7 this season while the Rams are 4-4.

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11:25 PMYahoo Sports — Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh defends Justin Herbert after Quentin Lake’s ‘deli meat’ diss

What they're saying

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Turns out there’s another LA battle going on outside of the mayor race. But this one involves a clapback from Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh. All stemming from a “deli meat” diss Los Angeles Rams safety Quentin Lake handed to Justin Herbert. The Rams captain appeared on the St. Brown Brothers podcast to take a dig at the struggling […] The post Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh defends Justin Herbert after Quentin Lake’s ‘deli meat’ diss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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