Harbaugh Benches McConkey in Chargers' Fifth Straight Loss: Coach Explains Roster Decision

The Chargers' 0-5 start marks their worst stretch in two decades, and with star receiver McConkey healthy but inactive, the team's strategic decisions—and whether they're working—are now under scrutiny.
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