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Chargers’ São Paulo Upset Propels Early Season Reassessment of AFC West and Their Ceiling

Anonymous league polling now tabs Jim Harbaugh as the early Coach of the Year pick.

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Aug 16, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) talks with wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) against the Los Angeles Rams in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Chargers opened 2025 with a 27-21 win over the defending AFC champion Chiefs in Brazil.
  • Justin Herbert threw for 318 yards and three touchdowns with 32 rushing yards, and he was reported to have cracked The Athletic’s top 10 quarterback rankings.
  • Quentin Johnston delivered a breakout in Week 1 with five catches for 79 yards and two touchdowns, including a pivotal third-and-15 grab.
  • The Sporting News moved Los Angeles up to No. 6 in its power rankings as analysts framed the division race as more open.
  • ESPN’s anonymous survey of executives and scouts identified Harbaugh as the leading Coach of the Year choice, and he is 6-0 in Week 1 games per Adam Schefter.