Last season the Los Angeles Chargers finished with a lowly 5-12 record. Now, after a blowout win over the New England Patriots, the Chargers are headed to the playoffs. More news: Saints Reveal Playing Status For WR Chris Olave For Week 17 But how could an organization make the shift from being a losing team to a playoff team in only a matter of months?

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.

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.

Justin Herbert threw three touchdown passes and the Los Angeles Chargers clinched their second playoff appearance in three seasons with a 40-7 victory over the New England Patriots

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

The Los Angeles Chargers are heading to Houston to take on the Texans in the opening NFL wild-card game. A city that head coach Jim Harbaugh knows all too well.