Analyst has Chargers in surprising position in power rankings
It appears many are bullish on the Chargers in 2026.
Analyst has Chargers in surprising position in power rankings originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Los Angeles Chargers under Jim Harbaugh are becoming a consistent team, but not one that seriously challenges in the postseason.
Back-to-back 11-win seasons and a playoff appearance in his first two years, Harbaugh is building a foundation. But fans don't want a foundation; they want success, and after a quiet free agency period, many are questioning how far this team can go in 2026. However, in his latest power rankings, CBS Sports' Pete Prisco has the Chargers, surprisingly, at No.
10. "Adding Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator will liven up the run game if the star tackles come back healthy," Prisco wrote . "By adding fullback Alec Ingold, it's clear Jim Harbaugh is going back to his roots of being a physical running team.
" More: Buccaneers' 2026 prospects revealed after Mike Evans' free agency decision Are Chargers a top 10 team? It is a great conversation starter. And in Prisco's power rankings, L.