The Chargers plan to play their starters, including quarterback Justin Herbert, for exactly one series in their second preseason game against the 49ers this Thursday night. Head coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed the decision following a collaborative joint practice with the 49ers, emphasizing the need to ramp up competitive game reps ahead of the regular season.
This matchup offers the first live-game look at the first-team unit executing the playbook of new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel.
For Herbert, this brief appearance provides a crucial opportunity to establish rhythm with his primary targets, Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, and Tre' Harris, along with the newcomers, tight ends David Njoku and Charlie Kolar. The starting offensive line will also be tested as the team continues to evaluate its ongoing battle for the starting left guard position.
Once the opening series concludes, Harbaugh will pull the starters and hand the game over to the backups, Trey Lance and DJ Uiagalelei, to finalize the remaining roster evaluations.
This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Jim Harbaugh reveals playing time plan for Chargers starters vs. 49ers
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This matchup offers the first live-game look at the first-team unit executing the playbook of new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel.
For Herbert, this brief appearance provides a crucial opportunity to establish rhythm with his primary targets, Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, and Tre' Harris, along with the newcomers, tight ends David Njoku and Charlie Kolar. The starting offensive line will also be tested as the team continues to evaluate its ongoing battle for the starting left guard position.
Once the opening series concludes, Harbaugh will pull the starters and hand the game over to the backups, Trey Lance and DJ Uiagalelei, to finalize the remaining roster evaluations.
This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Jim Harbaugh reveals playing time plan for Chargers starters vs. 49ers
#starters
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