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'That play will be burning in my mind until they throw dirt over top of me' — Jim Harbaugh drops unbelievable quote after Chargers' comeback win

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Adam Holt | Last updated Oct 12, 2025 10:44 PM ET

You never know what you will get from the Los Angeles Chargers. Well, you do know that they will play for their head coach. Jim Harbaugh has gained the trust and respect of his roster, and they put that on display with a relentless effort to earn a victory over the Miami Dolphins in Week 6.

Harbaugh did not shy away from giving a ton of praise to the unbelievable play late in the fourth quarter by Justin Herbert and Ladd McConkey. The offensive duo connected on a play that no one could have expected.

Jim Harbaugh drops awesome quote about game-winning play against Miami

“That play will be burning in my mind until they throw dirt over top of me,” Harbaugh said about Herbert and Ladd McConkey's game-saving play late in the fourth quarter

"i'm gonna remember that play 'til they throw dirt over top of me" pic.twitter.com/iSiwlvzaup
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) October 12, 2025

What a play by Herbert & Ladd pic.twitter.com/LN82fwafeq
— A to Z Sports (@AtoZSportsNFL) October 12, 2025

Harbaugh is a quote factory. After every game, win or loss, media members can often take away something spectacular from the veteran head coach. This quote, though, takes it to a whole new level. Harbaugh has been coaching football longer than many Chargers fans have been alive. He's seen championship-winning plays, heartbreaking losses, and some wacky moments throughout his playing and coaching career.

The fact that this play by his star quarterback and top wide receiver will always be in the back of his mind is pretty awesome.

The Chargers QB wasn't interested in taking much credit for the hero play, though. Instead, he relayed credit to his pass catcher, who caught the ball and flew upfield into field goal position for LA. Herbert also credited quarterbacks coach Shane Day for helping him improve his pocket presence and movement.

"Ladd did a great job of running across the middle and extending the game," Herbert said on the play