Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz defended quarterback Justin Herbert, who some claim blew their playoff game against the Texans.

Jim Harbaugh looks out for his quarterback. After the Los Angeles Chargers' season ended in disappointing fashion which saw Justin Herbert picked off four times, his coach thinks the criticism is unwarranted.

On Saturday afternoon, the Los Angeles Chargers will face off against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in the first game of the NFL playoffs. While the Chargers have worked hard all year to reach Wild Card Weekend,

1. Harbaugh and Hortiz passionately defended Justin Herbert when they were asked about the criticism of their quarterback in the aftermath of Saturday’s loss in Houston. Herbert threw a career-high four interceptions. Harbaugh called the criticism “completely unfair.”

Here are three options for the Los Angeles Chargers with the No. 22 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft after the playoff loss.

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Houston Texans on NFL Wild Card Weekend kicks off on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 1:30 p.m. PT/4:30 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on CBS. For more on the NFL, head to Newsweek Sports.

Watch highlights from the Wild Card Weekend matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Houston Texans during the 2024 NFL season.

Dave Helman sits down with Carmen Vitali to recap the Wild Card round matchup between the Minnesota Vikings & Los Angeles Rams. They also give their picks for biggest winner & loser of the weekend including the Green Bay Packers & Justin Herbert.

Wild Card weekend continues when the Buffalo Bills face the Denver Broncos on Sunday, followed by the Green Bay Packers at Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers; watch a

After looking at what it will take to bring each of the non-playoff teams to success in 2025, let's examine the future of the teams who didn't advance beyond the wild-card round o