The Cardinals defeated the Chargers on Sunday, but Harrison Jr.’s statistical contribution was unusually sparse, with the rookie wideout catching only a single pass for 33 yards despite the team’s overall offensive success.
Harrison, a former Ohio State standout, said the limited looks were no surprise, noting that he and Harbaugh share a history from their college days when Harbaugh coached Michigan and often schemed against Ohio State, where Harrison played three seasons.
“I’m familiar with Harbaugh, going up against the team up north for many years, and how they played me a lot of the time, and they still have the same respect for me,” Harrison explained, adding that he expected “not going to see many one‑high looks” heading into the game.
The lone catch came on a go route that the Cardinals threw and completed for a 33‑yard gain, a play Harrison described as one of the few moments when the Chargers’ coverage was not designed to shut him down.
Reflecting on the limited opportunities, Harrison said, “We’re not going to get many opportunities, but when we did we capitalized on the way we had. It’s a part of the game, everybody’s going to have their weeks, have their days, but at the end of the day the team won, and all you can do is your part.”
Now in his third NFL season, Harrison has yet to fulfill the All‑Pro expectations set by his collegiate performance at Ohio State, and the game underscored the challenge of translating his college dominance into consistent production at the professional level.