Harbaugh, who was fired up on the sideline after the play, said Monday that it was an “elite” run by the 2025 first-round pick.
“You can just watch him get into the rhythm of the game,” Harbaugh said. “Special in so many ways. Just continues to grow and get better. Outstanding player, he did so many good things in the game.”
Keenan Allen was impressed, too, as he was seen clapping in Hampton’s direction after the play.
Harbaugh also highlighted Tuli Tuipulotu’s effort Sunday during his 4.0-sack performance.
“[He] affected the game in a great way,” Harbaugh said of the 2023 second-round pick.
With Week 4 in the books, the Chargers (and every other NFL team) are now eligible to open the practice windows for players who began the season on Injured Reserve (Designated to Return).
The Chargers placed long snapper Josh Harris and cornerback Deane Leonard on that list before Week 1, meaning each had to miss a minimum of four games.
Harbaugh on Monday was asked about the return of either player.
“If we do open any windows, we’ll let you know,” Harbaugh said.
5. A late clock evaluation
The Chargers offense ran out of time at the end of regulation Sunday as the offense wouldn’t get in field goal range for Cameron Dicker.
The Bolts began at their own 16-yard line with only 18 seconds left after they had used up all of their timeouts on New York’s final offensive possession.
And while the clock obviously expired, Harbaugh was asked Monday about a sequence earlier in the game that could have potentially given the Chargers offense more time.
On the Bolts second-to-last possession, Herbert was sacked with three minutes and 41 seconds left on the clock. But by the time the ball was snapped on the ensuing punt, there was 3:04 on the clock.
The Chargers used up 37 of 40 seconds on the play clock, valuable time they needed later in the game.
Of course, there’s no guarantee it would have made a difference, too.
“Would have been better to get it off quicker. I think the operation could have been faster,” Harbaugh said.