Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh after Week 1 loss: 'I wish we played our starters more in the preseason'

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh addressed the team's Week 1 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, expressing disappointment over the game plan. Harbaugh lamented the decision to keep starters on the bench during the preseason, believing it cost the team valuable game reps ahead of the regular season. The Chargers, once thought to be playoff contenders, fell short, with quarterback Justin Herbert struggling to progress as an elite QB.

Despite a promising start, the offense faltered, culminating in a series of turnovers that led to Arizona's victory. Harbaugh's comments extended beyond the offense, highlighting the Chargers' defensive struggles which allowed 26 points to the Cardinals. The loss is a setback, but the team must quickly bounce back as they face the Las Vegas Raiders in their next home game.