When they were both in Ann Arbor, former Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh called quarterback J.J. McCarthy like ‘a favored son.’ And you could see, not just on the field, the bond between coach and player. But how would that relationship survive when the duo are on opposing sides in the NFL?

Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh praised rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden II after another standout performance, emphasizing his growing impact, long-term value, and rising fantasy football TE1 potential.

Jim Harbaugh knows that Justin Herbert is already one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL, yet there is one Los Angeles Chargers player who has helped take his game to an even higher level recently.

The postgame handshake between Michigan alums J.J. McCarthy and Jim Harbaugh after Thursday's Vikings-Chargers game sparked some buzz.

On the heels of an unexpected playoff berth in what looked like the debut year of a multi-season rebuild, Harbaugh’s Chargers rattled off three straight wins over the AFC West to take a commanding lead in the division while Justin Herbert looked like an MVP. Since the wheels have completely fallen off.

The Los Angeles Chargers are finding their footing once again as they get healthier. Also, it seems like Jim Harbaugh has found a new key weapon for Justin Herbert.

NFL Week 8 kicks off when the Los Angeles Chargers host the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday Night Football tonight. Start time, NFL TV schedule and how to watch

The Minnesota Vikings are certainly hoping second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy will return from his ankle injury in Week 9. McCarthy has been sidelined since Week 2 due to a high-ankle sprain. Since he's making progress in his recovery process,