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Chargers Clinch Playoff Berth in Harbaugh's First Year with 40-7 Win Over Patriots

Dec 28, 2024, 09:00 PM

The Los Angeles Chargers secured a spot in the NFL playoffs with a commanding 40-7 victory over the New England Patriots. Under first-year head coach Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers improved to a 10-6 record, clinching an AFC wild-card berth. Quarterback Justin Herbert delivered an exceptional performance, completing 26 of 38 passes for 281 yards and three touchdowns—the first time this season he has thrown for three or more touchdowns in a game. This marks the Chargers' return to the postseason since the 2022 season, when they lost after leading the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-0.