Summary
- Harbaugh brothers face off on Monday Night Football.
- Jim Harbaugh emphasizes focus on the game.
- Chargers with winning streak, Ravens strong as always.
- Exciting duel between two top teams expected.
John vs Jim Harbaugh – The Monday Night Football game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Baltimore Ravens promises pure excitement – and not just because of the explosive brotherly duel on the sidelines. Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh will meet his older brother John, who has coached the Ravens since 2008, for the third time in his NFL career. But for Jim, the family duel is not the main focus.
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John vs Jim Harbaugh: Focus on the game, not the family.
“It’s about the excitement before a big game. “It’s about the two teams, about those who coach and play,” emphasized Jim Harbaugh to the Orange County Register. He added: “I’m sure he doesn’t want it to be about him. I don’t want to make it about me.” This statement underlines Jim’s professionalism and his focus on sports.
Memories of past duels.
Despite his attempt to downplay the brotherly duel, Jim admitted that the Super Bowl loss to John’s Ravens in 2013 still stings. “When I walked off the field after the Super Bowl, I thought there would be another day. Then there wasn’t one for many years,” Jim recalled.
High expectations and mutual respect.
Quarterback Justin Herbert emphasized the importance of the game for his coach: “We know how important this is for him. I can only imagine how big this is for him and his family. It’s a special moment for him.” John Harbaugh also paid tribute to his brother, calling him “one of the best coaches of this generation.”
With a 7-3 record and a four-game winning streak, the Chargers enter the game confidently. Jim Harbaugh has already proven in his first season back in the NFL that he can lead the team to success. It will be seen on Monday evening whether he can celebrate his first win against his brother John.
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