Justin Herbert threw three touchdown passes and the Los Angeles Chargers clinched their second playoff appearance in three seasons with a 40-7 victory over the New England Patriots.

Jim Harbaugh is doing exactly what he was hired to do, transforming the Chargers into winners against franchises they historically struggled against.

Just a year after finishing with a dismal 5-12 record, the Los Angeles Chargers have clinched a playoff berth under the leadership of Jim Harbaugh. The team’s 40-7 blowout victory over the New England Patriots not only secured their spot in the postseason but also marked a remarkable turnaround for a franchise that had struggled to find its footing in Los Angeles.