Jim Harbaugh, Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers celebrated in the locker room Saturday after they wrapped up a playoff spot with a 40-7 victory over the New England Patriots. But even as they realized one goal by making the postseason,

Jim Harbaugh is doing exactly what he was hired to do, transforming the Chargers into winners against franchises they historically struggled against.

On Saturday, the Chargers secured their spot in the postseason with a dominant 40–7 win over the New England Patriots. It was the first time the team had hit 40 points since 2021. It was a big win for coach Jim Harbaugh, who is in his first season at the helm of the Chargers after leading Michigan to a national championship last year.

Foxborough, Mass. — As spontaneous celebrations rippled throughout the Los Angeles Chargers' locker room after their resounding 40-7 win over the New England Patriots, coach Jim Harbaugh grabbed general manager Joe Hortiz and wrapped him up in a bear hug.

FOXBORO, Mass. — Jim Harbaugh burst into the locker room like the Kool-Aid Man. There was an open entrance, so he did not have to break down a wall. But considering the enthusiasm the Los Angeles Chargers coach was exuding, he probably could have shouldered through some drywall if necessary.

Wherever Jim Harbaugh goes, he wins. Period. On Saturday, the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the New England Patriots, 40-7, to improve to 10-6 on the year and clinch a spot in the NFL Playoffs in Harbaugh's first season back in the NFL. This comes one year removed from leading Michigan to its first national championship since 1997.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — As spontaneous celebrations rippled throughout the Los Angeles Chargers locker room after their resounding 40-7 win over the New England Patriots, coach Jim Harbaugh grabbed general manager Joe Hortiz and wrapped him up in a bear hug.

Jim Harbaugh's track record of rapid success as a head coach is continuing with the Los Angeles Chargers, and he has activated a big bonus in the process of making the NFL playoffs

The Los Angeles Chargers have clinched a playoff spot in their first season under coach Jim Harbaugh, and have two potential opponents. As Chargers fans prepare for their Wild Card matchup, let’s look at how their strengths and weaknesses fair against their playoff opponents.