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Jim and John Harbaugh’s parents have a very good reason for missing their sons’ Ravens-Chargers matchup

The Harbaugh parents have a very good reason for missing the second Harbaugh Bowl.

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh and Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh are brothers (if you didn’t know that, here’s a quick rundown of their history), and on Monday, Jim’s Chargers play John’s Ravens.

As you can probably guess, it’s a massive showdown for several reasons, and the pair will likely have family in the stands to see them go head-to-head at SoFi Stadium. However, some very important people to both coaches won’t be there: Jack and Jackie Harbaugh, their parents.

Per Adam Schefter, Jack and Jackie are in Florida with their daughter Joani and son-in-law Tom Crean (plus two grandkiddos) to celebrate 63 years of marriage. How sweet!

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Chargers HB J.K Dobbins, Gus Edwards, & OC Greg Roman were once Ravens

The Los Angeles Chargers have a few former Baltimore Ravens players and a coach on staff looking to make an impact on Monday Night Football.

The Los Angeles Chargers have a few former Baltimore Ravens players and a coach on staff looking to make an impact on Monday Night Football.

Furthermore, Chargers running backs Gus Edwards, J.K. Dobbins, and offensive coordinator Greg Roman may have the intel needed to overthrow their former team in NFL Week 12.

With linebacker Roquan Smith ruled out, Roman will likely stick with a heavy volume of runs to establish the Chargers’ offensive attack. Dobbins ranks No. 9 in rushing touchdowns in the NFL this season, with his longest rush of the season being 61 yards. Roman also knows that the Ravens’ secondary has been a horror through twelve weeks, and Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is beginning to catch stride at the optimal time.

Dobbins was inactive during the Ravens’ stretch late last season, but Edwards’ usage was minimized by Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken’s stubbornness. Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh is unlikely to make that same mistake, already having delegated 52 carries to his No. 2 running back on the depth chart.

Lastly, Roman is very familiar with Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson’s dual-threat ability and may provide his colleagues with intel on preventing Jackson’s scramble ability. The Chargers defense ranks No. 10 in opponent yards allowed per game, right below the Pittsburgh Steelers, who held the Ravens to just 16 total points last week.

Having been dismissed by the Ravens, it’d be delusional to believe that Dobbins, Roman, and Edwards aren’t all seeking to avenge their vitality by defeating the Ravens on Monday Night Football in NFL Week 12

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Jim Harbaugh and John Harbaugh history: Records vs each other, who’s older and more

Everything you need to know about the Harbaugh brothers.

By now, you know that Jim Harbaugh — the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers — and John Harbaugh (his counterpart who helms the Baltimore Ravens) are brothers.

You DID know that, right? They’ve supported each other throughout their careers, and now that Jim is back in the NFL, their teams are playing each other again like they did in Super Bowl 47.

With all of that history and family bonds, it’s a good time to answer all your questions that you might have about the brothers Harbaugh. So here are a few queries with answers you might need to know about them:

How old are Jim and John Harbaugh? Who’s the older Harbaugh brother?

John is older by 15 months — he’s 62 years old. Jim is 60.

What’s the Harbaughs’ records against each other?

John is up 2-0 on Jim. The Ravens beat Jim’s 49ers back in 2011 and in the aforementioned Super Bowl matchup in 2013.

Which players have played for both Harbaughs?

A partial list:

1. J.K. Dobbins

2. Gus Edwards

3. Kyle Van Noy

4. David Ojabo

5. Josh Johnson

6. Tavares Gooden

7. Bradley Bozeman

8. Hayden Hurst

Did John Harbaugh play in the NFL?

Nope. He played in college for Miami (Ohio).

Did Jim Harbaugh play in the NFL?

Sure did. He was a quarterback for 14 years, with stops with the Bears, Colts, Ravens and Chargers.

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Jim, John’s parents will not be in attendance for ‘HarBowl’ on Monday night

When Jim and John Harbaugh go toe-to-toe on Monday, their parents, Jack and Jackie, will not be watching from the stands.

When Jim and John Harbaugh go toe-to-toe on Monday, their parents, Jack and Jackie, will not be watching their sons from the stands at SoFi Stadium.

Instead, they’ll be in Florida to spend time with their daughter, Joani, their son-in-law, former Georgia men’s basketball coach Tom Crean, and their two grandchildren.

That’s also where they plan to celebrate Thanksgiving the following Thursday.

“We are choosing to go down there and celebrate Thanksgiving with them and be able to watch the game with them,” Jack said, per the Ravens official website. “And we’ll have a lot of fun and enjoyment doing that.”

Monday also holds significance because it marks Jack and Jackie’s 63rd wedding anniversary.

“Just go right back to Jackie. She was the head coach of them and still is,” Jack said. “They’ve had me around, but she’s been around them 14, 15, 16 hours a day when they were growing up.

“Back in 1957 in that biology class, I looked down into row number one in that class and four years later we were married. That was the decision that changed my life. … We’re just so blessed that Jackie’s with us and she’s still the head coach of the Harbaugh family.”

The brothers have faced off twice before the primetime matchup, including in Super Bowl XLVII when John’s Ravens defeated Jim’s 49ers in a close battle, with the final score being 34-31.

Harbaugh parents won’t be attending the Harbowl on Monday Night Football

Harbaugh parents will spend Thanksgiving with their daughter Joanie, her husband Tom Crean and their grandchildren

It’s not often that a super-hyped football game has the steak to match the sizzle, but Monday night definitely will.

The next edition of Monday Night Football sees John Harbaugh and the 7-4  Baltimore Ravens visit Jim Harbaugh and the 7-3 Los Angeles Chargers in a game with multi-layered significance.

Yes, the Harbaugh Bowl, or Harbowl, will feature some fierce sibling rivalry, and it will happen just before the Thanksgiving holiday.

But this contest also has major implications for the AFC playoff picture, so it’s a game with a lot of meaning outside all the Harbaugh households.

Unfortunately, the two Harbaugh parents will not be in attendance. While appearing on the Ravens’ official podcast, The Lounge, Jack Harbaugh said Monday night will see him and his wife, Jackie, heading to Florida, where they’ll be visiting their daughter Joanie (as you’ve certainly figured out by now, it’s mandated in this family that everybody has a first name that begins with J).

The Harbaugh parents will spend Thanksgiving with Joanie, her husband, former Georgia, Indiana, and Marquette men’s basketball coach Tom Crean, and their children, Jack and Jackie’s grandchildren.

“We are choosing to go down there and celebrate Thanksgiving with them and be able to watch the game with them,” Jack said.

“And we’ll have a lot of fun and enjoyment doing that.”

Monday night’s game also falls on Jack and Jackie’s 63rd wedding anniversary.

Jim Harbaugh looking to beat brother for first time: ‘Back on a team that has a chance’

After nine seasons of coaching in the college ranks, Jim returned to the NFL and will have another opportunity to beat his brother.

The Chargers and Ravens will meet this Monday night, marking the third time Jim and John Harbaugh will face off against each other.

The last time the two brothers went head-to-head was nearly 12 years ago in Super Bowl XLVII at the Superdome in New Orleans, LA, when Jim was the head coach of the 49ers.

The Ravens, led by quarterback Joe Flacco, opened with a strong first half with a 21-6 lead by halftime. Up 28-6, a power outage put America’s biggest sporting event on hold for over thirty minutes.

Soon after, the 49ers responded in the second half with 17 unanswered points, including a 31-yard touchdown pass by Colin Kaepernick, to make it 28-23. San Francisco trailed 34-29 at the two-minute warning, but a turnover on downs followed by an intentional safety cost them the game. 

Baltimore won by the score of 34-31. Flacco finished with three touchdown passes, and Jacoby Jones returned a kickoff 108 yards for a score.

“That loss was tough, but after some reflection and time, it’s my brother and best friend,” Jim said. “I’m really proud of him and happy for his success. It was earned.”

After nine seasons in the college ranks and leading the Michigan Wolverines to a national championship, Jim returned to the NFL with another opportunity to beat his brother for the first time.

“Walking off the field at that Super Bowl was like, there will be another day. And then there wasn’t for many years and it looked like I wouldn’t have a chance for another day,” Jim added. “But by the grace of God, I’m back in it and back on a team that has a chance.”

Who are the experts taking in Chargers vs. Ravens?

Find out who experts are picking between the Chargers and Ravens.

The Los Angeles Chargers are 3-point underdogs to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 12 of the 2024 regular season. The over/under is 51 points, per BetMGM Sportsbook.

That means oddsmakers are taking bets on whether the two teams will combine to score more than or fewer than 51 points.

My score prediction for the game is a 30-27 win for the Chargers, with a total of 57 points. So, if I were putting money based on my prediction, I’d bet the over.

As for game picks, analysts give a slight nod to Baltimore.

Expert Pick
Nate Davis (USA Today) Ravens
Jarrett Bell (USA Today) Ravens
Mike Clay (ESPN) Ravens
Matt Bowen (ESPN) Ravens
Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) Chargers
Bill Bender (Sporting News) Chargers
NFL.com Staff Ravens (4-1)
Bleacher Report Ravens

Monday’s game will begin at 5:15 p.m. PT and be televised on ESPN.

5 Ravens players to watch in Week 12 vs. Chargers

The Ravens pose several problems for the Chargers in Week 12, led by their dominant rushing attack.

With four straight victories, the Chargers are now set for a huge primetime matchup against the Ravens. Baltimore is coming off a close loss to their division rival, the Steelers, so they’ll be coming in fired up.

Here are some players to watch from Baltimore’s side of the ball on Monday evening:

WR Zay Flowers

Flowers is the Ravens’ best wideout and most dangerous pass catcher. His 727 receiving yards rank fifth, and he’s particularly potent after the catch. In that aspect, he ranks 10th in the NFL, with 362 yards coming after the catch. The Chargers secondary will need to keep tabs on him at all times, as he could pose them with some serious problems.

C Tyler Linderbaum

Linderbaum has developed into one of the best centers in all of football. According to Pro Football Focus, he dominates opposing defensive lines and has an elite 83.2 overall grade this year. If the interior part of the Chargers’ defensive line allows him to dominate, it may be a long night, particularly in the run game. The Ravens are second in the NFL in rushing with 177.3 yards per contest, and Linderbaum is a big reason for that.

DT Nnamdi Madubuike

Madubuike has a similar effect on the defensive line as Linderbaum does on the offensive line. He’s quietly one of the most underrated defensive lineman in football. His $98 million contract extension in March has proved its worth thus far, as he has racked up 5.0 sacks, a forced fumble, and 26 total tackles. Center Bradley Bozeman is the weakness of the Chargers’ offensive line, and they may be exposed on Monday against Madubuike.

EDGE Odafe Oweh

Oweh, a former first-round pick out of Penn State, is coming off a stellar performance. He tied his career high with 2.5 sacks against the Steelers in Week 11, as he was disruptive all game long. In 2024, he’s up to 7.0 sacks, already the most he’s had in a season. The Chargers’ elite offensive tackle duo must keep Oweh away (get it?) from Justin Herbert.

S Kyle Hamilton

No one understood how he fell to the Ravens at No. 14 overall in the 2022 NFL draft. He was an All-Pro honoree in 2023 and seems well on his way to another appearance this season. His 81 total tackles already match his career high, and he’s added two sacks, seven pass deflections, a forced fumble, and three tackles for loss. Herbert must always monitor Hamilton on the backend.

Ravens HC John Harbaugh reveals big reason why team lost to Steelers in Week 11

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh revealed a big reason why the team lost to the Steelers in Week 11

The Baltimore Ravens lost to Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11, dropping to 7-4 and 2-2 in their division. There are many reasons why the team wasn’t able to get the job done, including mistakes, penalties and more.

Head coach John Harbaugh went into detail on why the team ended up losing to Pittsburgh, highlighting many key areas of fault. However, the biggest thing he talked about was getting into second-and-long too much, which set Baltimore back on many of their drives.

“The biggest thing was we just got in the second-and-long too much – second-and-long, and then it ends up being third-and-long too often. Penalties set us back too much.”

The Ravens have to be a much more disciplined team moving forward, especially when it comes to not making mistakes that cost them opportunities. That has been an issue all season long, and if the team wants to win a Super Bowl they must lose that habit as quickly as possible.

Key things to know about Chargers’ Week 12 opponent: Ravens

Here are some important things to know about the Ravens ahead of the Week 12 matchup with the Chargers.

The Chargers are at home to face the Ravens in primetime on Monday, Nov. 25, at 5:15 p.m. PT.

To get you prepped for the Week 12 bout, here are a few key things to know about Los Angeles’ opponent ahead of the matchup.

How things are going…

The Ravens are 7-4 on the season, with their most recent game being a loss to the Steelers.

Harbowl II

Jim and John Harbaugh will meet for the second time. Harbowl I occurred in Super Bowl XLVII in 2013 when John’s Ravens beat Jim’s 49ers 34-31.

Running up the scoreboard

The Ravens have been a problem to opposing defenses this season. Baltimore is averaging the second-most points in the NFL (30.4).

Lamar is legit

One of the main reasons the Ravens’ offense is impactful is Lamar Jackson’s play. Jackson has thrown for 2,876 yards and 25 touchdowns with three interceptions. He ranks first in EPA/play and success rate. Along with being a prolific passer, Jackson is lethal with his legs. He’s carried the ball 95 times for 584 yards and two scores.

All hail King Henry

The Ravens’ acquisition of Derrick Henry this past offseason has paid dividends. The former Titan has run wild this season, leading the league in yards (1,185), rushing touchdowns (13), and 20+ yard rushing plays (13). Between Jackson and Henry, Baltimore is averaging a whopping 177.3 yards per game on the ground.

Uneven defense

The Ravens have been stout against the run, allowing just 77.5 yards per game, which ranks No. 2 in the league. However, Baltimore has been torched through the air. They’ve given up the most passes (39.5) and passing yards per game (284.5).

Look out for…

Zay Flowers. Flowers, the second-year wide receiver, has established himself as Jackson’s top target. He has the fifth-most receiving yards (727) and is nearly always bound to make a big play.