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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
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.




