Jim Harbaugh Criticized by NFL Fans in Chargers’ MNF Loss to Kyler Murray, Cardinals
Taylyn HadleyOctober 22, 2024
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Following the Los Angeles Chargers’ 17-15 loss against the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night, fans criticized head coach Jim Harbaugh for the lack of offensive effort in a game where the Chargers failed to score any touchdowns.
After a lack-luster offensive game for both sides, Chad Ryland sealed the win for Arizona with a 32-yard field goal:
Arizona Cardinals @AZCardinalsCARDS WIN. CARDS WIN. CARDS WIN. CARDS WIN. CARDS WIN. pic.twitter.com/XJu4ndtUZH
Kyler Murray and the Cardinals improved to 3-4 on the season, while the Chargers dropped to 3-3 in Harbaugh’s first season with the team.
After scoring just six points in the first half, all by field goal kicker Cameron Dicker, quarterback Justin Herbert completed 27-of-39 passes for 349 yards with no turnovers. Tight end Will Dissly added 81 yards with eight receptions.
Los Angeles Chargers @chargersthis throw. this catch.
📺 | @ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/BGoX4fEaI4
On the other side of the ball, Murray completed 14-of-26 passes for 145 yards, with one touchdown and one interception.
Harbaugh and the Chargers have faced criticism all season for their conservative play-calling and the lack of talent surrounding their team’s franchise quarterback both at the receiving end and in its offensive line. Herbert was sacked three times on 13 hurries with 12 incompletions, not many of which were his fault.
Los Angeles Chargers @chargersdicker again pic.twitter.com/01tFMQYhaJ
Specifically on Monday night, Harbaugh faced criticism for his decision to bring out Dicker for a fourth-and-3 play at the beginning of the fourth quarter. Fans would have fully supported going for it with Herbert at the helm, as he converted 15-of-32 fourth-down attempts last season.
As the Chargers fall to an even record on the season, Los Angeles fans remain unimpressed with Harbaugh in his first year back in the NFL since 2014 and took to social media to criticize him.
Dalton Pence @dpence_Jim Harbaugh told everyone who would listen that he loves Justin Herbert’s game so much, and gives him Greg Roman as an OC and zero receivers.
The irony is staggering, truly a decision!
Fantasy Philosopher @FFrealitycheckWhen I see what Harbaugh and Roman have done to Justin Herbert’s stats: pic.twitter.com/ncHou7Tx1k
alex katson 🇯🇵 @alexkatsonJim Harbaugh has been a bad game manager this season. like really bad
BuccaneerMick @BuccaneerMickIf John Harbaugh was our coach we’d win 3-4 extra games per year
Bowles kicks that ball EVERY SINGLE TIME
he’s a terrific guy, but just an awful head ball coach
JP Acosta @acosta32_jpSome of the ball placement on these incomplete passes are incredible by Justin Herbert
Michael Peterson @ZoneTracksJustin Herbert with back-to-back perfect passes to his TEs but both were dropped. Tough catches, but the ball hit their hands on each play.
Herbert legitimately doing everything he can.
Alterraunâš¡ @Hockfan445Jim Harbaugh doesn’t trust Justin Herbert to get three yards?
Gregg Rosenthal @greggrosenthalthis is the ultimate Justin Herbert game: he’s playing out of his mind and they have 4 field goals
Bill DiFilippo @billdifilippochargers pass catchers any time justin herbert throws a football more perfectly than anyone on earth is capable of throwing a football https://t.co/95t0XIBuBV pic.twitter.com/iIy3tKy4B5
Next Sunday, the Chargers will seek redemption as they face the 2-5 New Orleans Saints at home.
