Since the expansion of the playoff format in 2020, just 16% of 0-2 teams have reached the postseason.Even though the Chargers lost to the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders, two games in which they entered as heavy favorites, legendary agent Leigh Steinberg is not willing to write off the Chargers just yet.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.
If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.Why? Because of head coach Jim Harbaugh.LEGENDARY AGENT LEIGH STEINBERG HAS SIMPLE ADVICE FOR GIANTS STAR JAXSON DART AFTER CRUSHING KNEE INJURYLos Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh reacts from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Sept.
13, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif.(AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)"At the end of the day, I think, Jim Harbaugh is one of the most effective and unique coaches in the history of pro football," Steinberg told OutKick in a recent interview."And the fact that they’ve lost two games, there are 15 left, and they’ll make adjustments, they can see what’s happening on the film, they understand that if you’re fumbling the ball multiple times and (committing) turnovers, but, I’d be very surprised if they weren’t in the playoff hunt."The Chargers entered the season with hopes of contending in the AFC, with plenty of excitement surrounding Mike McDaniel as their offensive coordinator.
In McDaniel’s first two games, the Chargers have a minus-4 turnover differential and have averaged just 14 points per game.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks during a news conference after an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Sept.
13, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif.(AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)The Chargers have gone 11-6 in each of Harbaugh’s fir...