Harbaugh could have let time expire but chose to take a timeout instead, exploiting a rare opportunity to attempt a free kick as time ran out.
This decision, while seeming straightforward in hindsight, showcased Harbaugh's innovative strategy, allowing the Chargers to reduce the Broncos' lead just before halftime.
The fair catch interference penalty led to a 57-yard free kick attempt, a rarity in the NFL, which Harbaugh described as a highlight of his coaching career.
Cameron Dicker's successful kick not only made it a one-possession game but also marked the first free kick field goal successfully completed since 1976.
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