CJ Stroud overcomes first-quarter deficit to destroy Jim Harbaugh's Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers were, on paper, better than the Houston Texans - and not just by record despite being the Wild Card (11-6 vs. 10-7). They had more prolific contributors in their roster - from quarterback Justin Herbert all the way to kicker Cameron Dicke.
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But on Saturday, all those advantages were for naught, as they were destroyed 32-12 at NRG Stadium. That led to jokes that head coach Jim Harbaugh could not defeat CJ Stroud "clean" - an allusion to when he was head coach at Michigan and thus battled the quarterback's Ohio State Buckeyes and the Wolverine's sign-stealing scandal. Harbaugh and the Wolverines were 2-0 against Stroud in college.
"No I think Jim Harbaugh’s offense is outdated," another opined,
The defeat marks the first time Harbaugh has failed to reach at least the conference title game after making the playoffs, which he did in three straight seasons with the San Francisco 49ers.
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Andre Castillo
Andre Castillo is an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda who holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Master’s degree in Journalism. He has over seven years of working experience and has also covered MMA with FanSided, wrestling with The Sportster, and automobiles with Hot Cars.
Andre follows the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders, mostly because he likes their colors. His favorite position is tight end, and players like Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce have always drawn Andre's attention when watching a game. Bill Belichick is his favorite coach, and his all-time favorite Super Bowl is the XLII edition, when the underdog New York Giants upset the then-undefeated New England Patriots.
If he can change one moment in NFL history, it will be from the NFC Championship Game in January 2019. In that game, a highly controversial no-call cost the Saints what would have been Drew Brees' second Super Bowl visit, where he would have faced Tom Brady and the Patriots.
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