What happened: Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel will retain play-calling duties coming out of the bye week, per Adam Schefter. The decision extends the backing Harbaugh offered on Oct. 5, when he stated McDaniel's job was not in jeopardy.
NFL·ANALYSIS·October 28, 2026 03:20 PM ET
Harbaugh keeps Mike McDaniel as Chargers play-caller out of bye
Winless Los Angeles sits 16th in the conference at 0-6.
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