Chargers News: Chargers' Schedule Set to Propel 2024 Turnaround with Harbaugh at Helm
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The Los Angeles Chargers are gearing up for the 2024 season with hopes of bouncing back from a disappointing 5-12 record last year. With a revamped coaching staff led by Jim Harbaugh and strategic additions from the NFL Draft and free agency, the team is poised for a turnaround.
A favorable early-season schedule could be the key to their success. The Chargers will face the Las Vegas Raiders, Carolina Panthers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals, and New Orleans Saints in the first two months. Among these teams, only the Steelers and Chiefs made the playoffs last season, with the Chiefs being the only team boasting a star quarterback.
The Chiefs, as two-time reigning Super Bowl champions, will undoubtedly be the toughest challenge. However, the Chargers have a good chance to compete in the other games. If they can capitalize on these early matchups, they could build momentum heading into the more challenging part of their schedule, which includes games against the Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, and Cincinnati Bengals.
Securing wins early in the season will not only boost the Chargers' record but also reduce the pressure to perform flawlessly in the latter part of the year. This strategic approach could be crucial for a team looking to reestablish itself as a contender.