# Week 5 NFL Coaching Blunders

> Jim Harbaugh, Sean McVay, Nick Sirianni and Dan Quinn each made critical coaching mistakes that cost their teams games.
- Title: Week 5 NFL Coaching Blunders · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: nfl, seahawks, los angeles chargers, buffalo bills, los angeles rams, philadelphia eagles, new york giants, washington commanders, jim harbaugh, sean mcvay, nick siriani, dan quinn
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/ranking-week-5-coaching-blunders-sean-mcvay-nick-sirianni-dan-quinn
- Published: 2026-10-13T16:33:00+00:00
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- Topics: nfl, seahawks, los angeles chargers, buffalo bills, los angeles rams, philadelphia eagles, new york giants, washington commanders, jim harbaugh, sean mcvay, nick siriani, dan quinn
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.