Once again, the Chargers’ Super Bowl dreams got crushed, leaving fans probably wondering, What could’ve been? C.J. Stroud led Houston to a huge 32-12 victory over the Chargers. Oh, how many hearts it must have broken. As the Chargers bid a bitter goodbye to the Super Bowl, fans must feel disappointed in Justin Herbert’s performance. The Chargers’ QB took multiple sacks in the crucial game. But Jim Harbaugh doesn’t think that way.

The coach believes Herbert was his usual self, a “complete beast.” When asked about the QB’s interceptions, Harbaugh added, “He’s got to be able to finish a throwing motion you know quarterback’s got to be able to do that and we didn’t put him in the position to do that enough.” Really? A beast who had 4 interceptions and got sacked 4 times.

If the QB was good on the gridiron, then what led to the disappointing loss? Well, Harbaugh thinks it’s that the “Chargers have to do a better job with pass protection,” adding that the Texans’ pass rush was “the best we’ve seen.” And just like that, one more team is out of the Super Bowl race.

C.J. Stroud put up 282 yards and scored a TD in this must-win game. The Texans came in like it was playoff time, knowing they had to own the gridiron.  Houston’s linebacker Joe Mixon also scored a touchdown, racking up 106 yards.  On the other hand, Chargers QB Justin Herbert threw four interceptions, and that pretty much sealed their fate with a tough loss.

As Jim Harbaugh ends the season on a ‘not-so-pleasant’ note, the head coach cleared up his stance on the impact of LA wildfires on the team’s practice sessions.

Jim Harbaugh downplays fire concerns in Chargers’ playoff preparation

Los Angeles has been grappling with devastating wildfires, leaving a trail of destruction and forcing evacuations. It is truly heartbreaking to see so many people suffering. As the city battles the blazes, Jim Harbaugh expressed his thoughts on whether the wildfires had any impact on the Chargers‘ playoff practice sessions. “I don’t think we were affected by those,” said Harbaugh. It may not have impacted the Chargers. But it sure brought some heat to the Los Angeles Rams, who will face the Vikings in their wild-card round.

Practicing under the smoky skies of LA, the team lost out on home-field advantage. The NFL moved the Rams vs Vikings game, which was supposed to take place at SoFi Stadium, to Arizona, the Cardinals‘ home ground. It’s been a tough time for LA, with both teams trying to stay focused despite the chaos. The Chargers couldn’t escape the heat, taking a tough loss, and their Super Bowl dreams were crushed. Now, we’ll have to see how the Rams handle the pressure.

As for the Chargers, it’s just been one of those seasons, huh? After so much hype and hope, they end up losing in the postseason once again. And you can’t help but feel for the fans. The team fought hard, but in the end, they just couldn’t make it.