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Jim Harbaugh calls out JK Scott after 83-yard punt return touchdown in Chargers preseason loss to 49ers

8/22/2026

That is the distance Jacob Cowing traveled on a punt return touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during their preseason blowout loss to the San Francisco 49ers late Thursday night.

Chargers punter JK Scott had position to make the tackle and did not attempt it, drawing sharp postgame criticism from coach Jim Harbaugh.

Harbaugh was already dealing with a difficult postgame when the subject of the return came up.

The play began with a 52-yard Scott punt that apparently outkicked the Chargers' coverage, giving Cowing space to build speed before the coverage team could close.

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