The Los Angeles Chargers are staring down the barrel of an 0-4 record heading into Week 5, but here’s the real gut punch for their star QB, Justin Herbert: he’s already thrown an interception in five straight games. That’s the longest active streak in the entire NFL, and it’s got him on the precipice of making some truly bleak franchise history that Chargers fans haven’t seen in a decade. One more pick against the Broncos on Sunday, and he’ll extend that dubious streak to six games, hitting a mark unseen since Phillip Rivers had eight straight back in 2016-2017. Talk about an unwanted anniversary.
Our Hawks Saw It Coming: Herbert’s Pick Problem Is Real
Yeah, our Emerald City defense got a firsthand look at this mess. In Week 4, Herbert tossed *two* interceptions against the Seattle Seahawks. That’s right, our Hawks helped push him right into this historical corner. He’s already racked up six interceptions this season, compared to just four touchdowns and a meager 816 passing yards. Think about that pace: he’s well beyond his normal pick rate, and it’s showing. This isn’t just a rough patch; it’s a full-blown interception crisis for a guy who’s supposed to be their franchise savior. Chargers fans have to be absolutely reeling watching their season slip away, especially with their main man contributing to the downfall.
Injury Report: A Disaster Recipe For More History
Now, you’d think maybe this Week 5 matchup against the Denver Broncos would be a soft landing, right? Well, sort of. The Broncos are without Patrick Surtain II and Riley Moss, which usually makes things a lot easier for opposing QBs. But for Herbert, it might not matter much because his own offense is absolutely decimated. Both Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston might be out, leaving Tre’ Harris as the clear No. 1 target. We’re talking about a heavy reliance on the running back trio and the tight end room just to make up for those major losses. Oh, and did I mention both his starting tackles on the offensive line are out too? Seriously? Even with the Broncos missing some key secondary guys, this still looks like it’s going to be an ugly, brutal week against a tough Denver defense. It’s the perfect storm for Herbert to, well, make history in the worst way possible.
So, here we are: the Chargers are staring at a potentially season-ending 0-5 record if they can’t pull out a win against the Broncos. For Herbert, the stakes are even higher. He’s got to find a way to navigate this injury-riddled mess and, more importantly, keep the ball out of the opposition’s hands. If he throws just one more interception, he hits that decade-long low. Chargers fans, get ready, because Sunday could be a really tough watch, not just for the game, but for their QB’s place in their team’s less-than-stellar history books.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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