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It looks like the Los Angeles Chargers have little, if anything, to play for at this point after losing each of their first five games this season. Their latest setback came at the hands of the Denver Broncos on Sunday, after they took a 17-10 lead into the fourth quarter and seemed to have a bit of an upper hand.
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But things caved in afterward, and at least some of it was the Chargers’ own doing. Of note was a decision to go for it on a fourth-and-one early in the fourth quarter when they still led by a touchdown. Quarterback Justin Herbert attempted a sneak, but he was tackled for a loss, and he then committed a fumble that was recovered by Denver.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh took responsibility for that questionable or bad play call. But it has gotten to the point where some are wondering if his job could soon be in jeopardy.
Harbaugh’s fighting message after Sunday’s loss
When Harbaugh was asked after Sunday’s game if he’s feeling any pressure from the Chargers’ ownership group, he essentially said he isn’t.
“John Spanos, Dean Spanos, Susie Spanos, the whole Spanos family,” he said, per ESPN. “It’s shoulder to shoulder where we’re in this fight together.”
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The Spanos family has owned the franchise since 1984. Dean Spanos, the son of former owner Alex Spanos, is the team’s current owner and chairman, and his son John is the president of football operations. His wife, Susie, handles community, philanthropic and health advocacy efforts for the organization.
The Spanos family hired Harbaugh during the 2024 offseason, and he instantly turned around a team that went 5-12 in 2023. The Chargers went 11-6 and made the playoffs in both of the last two seasons, but now they’re in a deep hole.
Given their tough schedule and many injuries, the chances of them turning things around this year are very slim to none. They’re without starting offensive linemen Joe Alt, Rashawn Slater and Kayode Awosika, as well as second-string guard/tackle Trey Pipkins III and third-string guard Trevor Penning. Wide receivers Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, Tre’ Harris and Brenen Thompson are also injured, as is star safety Derwin James Jr.
Harbaugh has a history of getting the most out of his rosters and getting his players to believe they will overcome adversity. But even he seems outmatched by the team’s current circumstances.
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This story was originally published October 12, 2026 at 8:51 PM.