What are your thoughts rolling into the playoffs with the culture Jim Harbaugh has built? Justin Herbert turned in arguably his best season with a career-high passer rating, TD/INT ratio, and his most dynamic season as a rusher all while leading his youngest offensive cast yet. It’s hard not to get excited about another offseason under Joe Hortiz and how wildly dangerous this team can be next year with another draft and lots of cap space. (Ben via email)
A great and detailed email from Ben to start us off.
My initial thought is this: the playoffs are the only thing that matters right now.
Even if I agree with the last part of his sentiment, nobody in the team facility has their eyes on the 2025 offseason just yet.
If you ask me, and this will answer the first part of Ben’s email, there is no doubt in my mind the Chargers can put together a deep playoff run.
Because the culture that Jim Harbaugh has built here in one season is made for the postseason.
Ever since arriving in Los Angeles almost a year ago, Harbaugh has preached toughness, work ethic and togetherness.
Those are the traits a team needs to win in the postseason, especially on the road.
So, how can the Bolts win in the playoffs? By following the same formula that helped them go 11-6 and be one of the league’s hottest teams as the playoffs begin.
The Chargers have won three straight ahead of Saturday’s Wild Card date in Houston and will be looking to do some damage in the AFC playoff field beginning this weekend.
The Chargers had a plus-12 turnover margin in 2024, which tied for the third-best mark among all teams. And their nine giveaways ended up as the second-fewest in NFL history behind the 2019 Saints and this year’s Bills.
Overall, the Chargers ranked ninth in time of possession this season at 30 minutes and 40 seconds per game. But over the past three contests — that hot streak I mentioned…
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