Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers are staring down a brutal prediction ahead of the new season, with Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton calling for them to miss the postseason entirely. This isn’t just a minor setback, folks, this would be the first time Harbaugh’s Chargers wouldn’t make the cut in his era with the team, a stark contrast to their 11-6 finish and No. 2 AFC West spot last season, right behind the Denver Broncos. It was a strong showing then, but apparently, it wasn’t strong enough.
That Defense? It’s Already A Problem
So, what’s got Moton so down on the Bolts? He’s laser-focused on their defense. Straight up, he thinks they’re gonna bleed points, allowing opponents to light up the scoreboard way too often. It doesn’t matter if Justin Herbert has a career year slinging the ball, Moton warns that if the defense is giving up points in bunches to playoff-caliber opponents and elite-level quarterbacks, all that offensive firepower won’t be enough to drag them into the postseason. That’s a huge red flag, especially for a team that wants to be a contender.
A Road Stretch That’ll Test Harbaugh To His Core
And if a leaky defense wasn’t enough, the Chargers also face a gauntlet of a schedule right out of the gate. From Weeks 3 through 10, it’s a brutal stretch that could define their season. They’ve got a killer run of road games against the Buffalo Bills, our very own **Seattle Seahawks**, the Kansas City Chiefs, the Los Angeles Rams, and the Baltimore Ravens. Plus, they’re hosting the Denver Broncos and Houston Texans. That’s eight weeks of absolute grinders. It’s shaping up to be a true test for Harbaugh and his squad. You think they can survive that and still find their way to the postseason if their defense can’t hold up?
This prediction is a tough pill to swallow for Chargers fans, and it definitely puts Harbaugh’s coaching prowess under the microscope. After going 11-6 and landing second in the AFC West last season, the expectation was a step forward. But with a defense that’s already getting called out and a schedule that looks like a nightmare, this season’s going to be a battle. Can Harbaugh rally the troops and prove the doubters wrong? Only time, and a whole lot of gritty football, will tell.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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