With Jim Harbaugh, Chargers have coaching edge in most 2026 NFL matchups
Jim Harbaugh enters his third year as Chargers coach.His first two seasons resulted in postseason appearances, albeit first-round playoff exits.The key now is turning regular-season success into playoff success.Clearly, though, he is among the best coaches in football and gives his team a big advantage on most game days.But how does he stack up against the opposing coaches the Chargers face this season?Here is a ranking of those coaches and who has the edge:Reid’s been doing this at the highest levels for 27 years, and he’s showing no signs of slowing down.
Coming off one of the few bummer years of his career, does anyone doubt Big Red will get it figured out and turned back around?From the week of preparation to the game-planning to the playcalling, Reid remains at the top of the game.Edge: ChiefsThere are many reasons the Rams have become perennial Super Bowl contenders since moving to Los Angeles in 2016.General manager Les Snead is a master at building rosters and supplying the coaching staff with great players.But McVay is as key to the operation as it comes, first in the influence he plays on personnel but then taking that personnel and molding it into a championship-level team.
He’s also shown great flexibility and forward-thinking from a schematic and personnel standpoint.Edge: RamsIn a year in which the 49ers made massive personnel changes and suffered an incredible slew of injuries, they still managed to win 12 games and win a playoff game.Shanahan deserves to take a bow for keeping it together and not only maintaining the 49ers’ standard for excellence but also enriching it.Edge: 49ersMacdonald has quickly established himself as one of the NFL’s best young coaches, and it’s not just how he drove the Seahawks to the Super Bowl championship in just his second season.He is one of the game’s great defensive masterminds, and he is proving to be a top-notch leader and motivator.Edge: PushCalifornia Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouT...