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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) is sacked by New England Patriots linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh says ‘Those that stay will be champions.’ QB Justin Herbert isn’t sure

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh remains optimistic about the team’s future despite a 16-3 loss to New England in the wild-card round. He told his team, “Those that stay will be champions.” But quarterback Justin Herbert isn’t so sure. The Chargers have not won a postseason game since 2018. Herbert completed 19 of 31 passes for 159 yards but was sacked six times on Sunday night. The team was 1 for 10 on third downs. Herbert said he wasn’t hampered by a broken bone in his non-throwing hand, but Harbaugh said it was an issue.

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