“Everybody’s entitled to their opinion”: Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh defends Justin Herbert after Rams DB’s “deli meat” throws jab at QB

Jim Harbaugh did not need long to push back on Quentin Lake's scouting report.

By Aman Kashyap · Sportskeeda

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 6:27 PM

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Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh defended quarterback Justin Herbert against criticism from Rams safety Quentin Lake.
Rams safety Quentin Lake claimed that Justin Herbert spent Sunday throwing deli meat.
Jim Harbaugh responded by stating that everybody is entitled to their opinion.

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Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh defended quarterback Justin Herbert on Wednesday following critical remarks from Los Angeles Rams safety Quentin Lake. Lake had previously targeted Herbert by claiming the quarterback spent Sunday "throwing deli meat" during gameplay.

Harbaugh responded dismissively to the safety's scouting report, noting that everyone is entitled to their own opinion while offering little room to validate the Rams defensive back's critique of Herbert.

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