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Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh Hit with Inevitable Hot Seat Pressure After Early Struggles

Two weeks ago, the thought of Jim Harbaugh sitting in the hot seat would’ve sounded absurd. After a 0-2 start, he ranked No.3 on the latest list of coaches on the hot seat.The issues staring down the Chargers roster are…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 1:19 PM
Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh Hit with Inevitable Hot Seat Pressure After Early Struggles
Key Things to Know
  • CBS Sports analyst Tyler Sullivan ranked Jim Harbaugh No. 3 on his NFL coaching hot seat list.
  • The Los Angeles Chargers opened the season with a 0-2 record following a Week 2 loss to Baltimore.
  • Only Aaron Glenn of the Jets and Todd Bowles of the Buccaneers were ranked higher on the hot seat.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh faces mounting pressure following a 0-2 start to the season. CBS Sports analyst Tyler Sullivan ranked Harbaugh at No. 3 on his list of NFL coaches on the hot seat, trailing only Aaron Glenn of the New York Jets and Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the Chargers suffered a Week 2 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

The Chargers face a challenging upcoming schedule, beginning with a Week 3 matchup against Josh Allen and the 2-0 Buffalo Bills. Sullivan noted that Los Angeles faces five teams that won playoff games last season across their next seven contests, while the offense directed by offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel has struggled early in the year.

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