The Chargers are now 3-1 after Sunday's loss to the Giants.
Here are five takeaways from Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh's Monday press conference.
1. An Alt update
Harbaugh said Monday that Joe Alt is dealing with an ankle injury and getting imaging done to determine the severity of it.
The Chargers left tackle played just 10 snaps in Week 4 before leaving the game in the first quarter.
"I don't know the severity. Getting imaging and we'll have more on that," Harbaugh said.
He later added: "He's working through an ankle, that's all I know."
Austin Deculus stepped in and played the final 53 offensive snaps Sunday at left tackle.
Harbaugh was asked Monday about the possibility of potentially moving Jamaree Salyer to tackle if Alt has to miss time.
That, of course, is contingent on the return of right guard Mekhi Becton, whom Harbaugh said Monday is still in concussion protocol. Becton did not play in Week 4 against the Giants.
"We'll work through those options as we go and do the best thing for our team," Harbaugh said.
Harbaugh was also asked about the possibility of the Chargers adding outside help if Alt has to miss an extended amount of time.
"Another thing we've always discussed," Harbaugh said. "[Chargers General Manager] Joe Hortiz, our personnel staff is always looking at all positions."
2. Full confidence ahead
Sunday's 21-18 loss was the Chargers first of the season after a 3-0 start.
Now all eyes will be on how the Bolts bounce back at home in Week 5 against the Commanders.
Harbaugh said Monday that he has a good idea of how his team will respond.
"The way I know they will and the competitors they are," Harbaugh said. "That's what you want to do, get back to work and chase perfection."
He also added: "Competitors want to impact the game and impact the game in a wining way. Things we could have done better, would have done better, those are things that we'll attack, learn from and move forward and grow and chase perfection at every single area and position group."
The Chargers, who had scored first in their first three games of the season, saw that script flipped against the Giants.
The Bolts punted on their opening possession before the defense allowed their first touchdown in the first quarter so far this season.
Early in the second quarter, the Chargers trailed 10-0. But even though the Bolts outscored the Giants 18-11 the rest of the way, it was too little, too late.
"I thought we were fully awake. It's the NFL and everyone had a good week of preparation. We had a touchdown scored on us on the first drive and offensively, three and out," Harbaugh said. "You can make the case it was a slow start but I can't put the finger on what that was."
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3. Praise for Hampton
Omarion Hampton posted the best game of his young career Sunday by tallying 128 rushing yards and a touchdown on 12 attempts against New York.
Perhaps the most impressive of those runs came early in the third quarter when the rookie running back took a third-and-1 handoff and was hit behind the line of scrimmage before shrugging off multiple defenders for an 18-yard gain.
Harbaugh, who was fired up on the sideline after the play, said Monday that it was an "elite" run by the 2025 first-round pick.
"You can just watch him get into the rhythm of the game," Harbaugh said. "Special in so many ways. Just continues to grow and get better. Outstanding player, he did so many good things in the game."
Keenan Allen was impressed, too, as he was seen clapping in Hampton's direction after the play.
Harbaugh also highlighted Tuli Tuipulotu's effort Sunday during his 4.0-sack performance.
"[He] affected the game in a great way," Harbaugh said of the 2023 second-round pick.
4. Returns from IR?
With Week 4 in the books, the Chargers (and every other NFL team) are now eligible to open the practice windows for players who began the season on Injured Reserve (Designated to Return).
The Chargers placed long snapper Josh Harris and cornerback Deane Leonard on that list before Week 1, meaning each had to miss a minimum of four games.
Harbaugh on Monday was asked about the return of either player.
"If we do open any windows, we'll let you know," Harbaugh said.
5. A late clock evaluation
The Chargers offense ran out of time at the end of regulation Sunday as the offense wouldn't get in field goal range for Cameron Dicker.
The Bolts began at their own 16-yard line with only 18 seconds left after they had used up all of their timeouts on New York's final offensive possession.
And while the clock obviously expired, Harbaugh was asked Monday about a sequence earlier in the game that could have potentially given the Chargers offense more time.
On the Bolts second-to-last possession, Herbert was sacked with three minutes and 41 seconds left on the clock. But by the time the ball was snapped on the ensuing punt, there was 3:04 on the clock.
The Chargers used up 37 of 40 seconds on the play clock, valuable time they needed later in the game.
Of course, there's no guarantee it would have made a difference, too.
"Would have been better to get it off quicker. I think the operation could have been faster," Harbaugh said.
