# Jim Harbaugh blames Justin Herbert's rough start

> Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh says Justin Herbert's 'desperation time' causes his poor play.
- Title: Jim Harbaugh blames Justin Herbert's rough start · NBC Sports
- Summary: Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh says Justin Herbert's 'desperation time' causes his poor play. Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh attributes Justin Herbert's low…
- Keywords: jim harbaugh, justin herbert, chargers, nfl, desperation time, quartback, sports, Jim, Harbaugh, blames, Justin, Herbert's
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jim-harbaugh-blames-justin-herberts-rough-start-to-desperation-time
- Published: 2026-10-13T01:31:59.849+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jim harbaugh, justin herbert, chargers, nfl, desperation time, quartback, sports
## Jim Harbaugh's criticism
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh says Justin Herbert's rough start to 'desperation time' causes his poor play.

> there are definitely times when he was trying to make a play, and too many times this season, there’s been that desperation time
## Herbert's stats
Herbert has five touchdowns and seven interceptions through five games, tying Drake Maye for most turnovers in league.
## Herbert's past performance
Herbert's season high for interceptions is 15, the same as he threw in 2021 when he also threw 38 touchdowns.
## Harbaugh's responsibility
Harbaugh says it is the team’s responsibility to put Herbert in better positions to succeed.

> i’m not going to tell him anything different he’s doing anything and everything that he can to help us win and i applaud those that do that
## Key takeaway

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh attributes Justin Herbert's low passing numbers to 'desperation time' in his game.