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Jim Harbaugh regrets not playing Chargers starters more in preseason

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 10:18 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Jim Harbaugh regrets not playing Chargers starters more in preseason

Summary

Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh expressed regret following the team's Week 1 loss to the Cardinals on September 13, 2026. He admitted that limiting preseason playing time for starters contributed to their struggle against Arizona. The Chargers' first-team offense and defense saw minimal action, which Harbaugh believes left them unprepared. The team is set to reassess their strategy ahead of their matchup against the Raiders in Week 2.

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Status Watch

•Chargers lost to the Cardinals in Week 1.
•Harbaugh favored limited preseason time for starters.
•Team prepares for Week 2 against the Raiders.
•Chargers' starters played few snaps in preseason games.
•Harbaugh suggests starters needed more preparation.

Latest Updates

10:18 PMYahoo Sports — Chargers news: Jim Harbaugh acknowledges 1 glaring mistake after embarrassing loss to Cardinals
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What they're saying

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Jim Harbaugh watched rookie head coach Mike LaFleur out-scheme and out-coach him. His Los Angeles Chargers looked flat in the 26-14 loss at SoFi Stadium against the Arizona Cardinals. Harbaugh spent Monday looking closely at what could’ve been for his team. And acknowledging one glaring mistake from the loss. Yet Harbaugh’s admission didn’t center […] The post Chargers news: Jim Harbaugh acknowledges 1 glaring mistake after embarrassing loss to Cardinals appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports