Week 5 NFL Coaching Blunders

Jim Harbaugh, Sean McVay, Nick Sirianni and Dan Quinn each made critical coaching mistakes that cost their teams games.

Oct 13, 2026

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Week 5 NFL Coaching Blunders

Jim Harbaugh, Sean McVay, Nick Sirianni and Dan Quinn each made critical coaching mistakes that cost their teams games.

In brief

Jim Harbaugh, Sean McVay, Nick Sirianni and Dan Quinn each made critical coaching mistakes that cost their teams games. Four NFL coaches admitted gaffes that led to losses: Harbaugh's fourth-down failure, McVay's field goal miss, Sirianni's kickoff decision and Quinn's clock management error. Originally reported by…

Week 5 NFL Coaching Blunders

Week 5 featured coaching gaffes that directly led to team losses.

Jim Harbaugh's Fourth-Down Failure

Jim Harbaugh's Fourth-Down Failure

Harbaugh admitted he cost the Chargers the game after a fourth-and-1 failure.

“I can't think of a time I've ever been more mad at myself”

Chargers' 0-5 Record

The Chargers are 0-5 with injuries mounting and Herbert-McDaniel tensions.

Chargers Lose 23-17

Denver tied the game with a touchdown and won 23-17 after a turnover.

Harbaugh's Blame

Harbaugh took full responsibility for the failed fourth down call.

“I can't think of a time I've ever been more mad at myself”

Sean McVay's Field Goal Miss

McVay chose a 48-yard field goal attempt that was tipped for a Rams loss.

Rams' Overtime Game

The Rams won overtime after a 48-yard field goal attempt by Harrison Mevis.

McVay's Conservative Play-Calling

McVay's decision to go for a 48-yard field goal with struggling special teams cost the Rams.

Nick Sirianni's Kickoff Decision

Sirianni admitted he lost the Eagles the game with a kickoff decision.

“I lost us that game”

Eagles' 2-3 Record

The Eagles are now 2-3 after losing their London game.

Dan Quinn's Clock Management

Quinn ran out the clock on the final play leading to a tie.

Quinn's Headset Drop

Quinn threw his headset down in disbelief after the game.

Commanders' 27-27 Tie

The Commanders tied the game with a 27-27 score after overtime.

Quinn's Responsibility

Quinn admitted the mistake was his responsibility.

“That's my responsibility, nobody else's”

What Happens Next

The Rams and Eagles face special teams changes and potential coaching adjustments.

The main idea

Four NFL coaches admitted gaffes that led to losses: Harbaugh's fourth-down failure, McVay's field goal miss, Sirianni's kickoff decision and Quinn's clock management error.

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