Yo, can we talk about Justin Herbert for a sec? After getting absolutely stifled by our Seahawks at Lumen Field on October 4, the dude has officially cratered to No. 31 in Nick Shook’s latest NFL.com quarterback rankings. It’s absolutely wild to see, but after watching him drop to 0-4 and throw more picks than touchdowns against the Hawks, Shook’s got Herbert rated as the second-worst starting quarterback in the entire NFL. Only Malik Willis of the Dolphins is apparently worse.
Herbert’s Stat Line Is a Disaster
I know it sounds harsh, but the numbers don’t lie. Herbert’s stats through four games paint a pretty grim picture. He’s only managed 816 passing yards, which puts him at a dismal 28th in the league. On top of that, he’s got just four passing touchdowns against a whopping six interceptions. Think about that for a second: six picks in four games. That’s a turnover machine, plain and simple. He is literally one of only two quarterbacks this year, along with Drake Maye, who has thrown more interceptions than touchdowns. Maye, for what it’s worth, has seven picks and five fumbles, but at least he just helped the Patriots beat the Bills, so he’s still somehow higher on Shook’s list. That’s a rough reality check for Herbert and the Chargers.
What This Means for the Chargers’ Rough Start
Honestly, the Chargers are facing some tough questions after this kind of start. Dropping to 0-4 and seeing your supposed franchise quarterback ranked this low has gotta hurt. There’s already chatter out there about the betting odds for their next game, and questions are swirling about a “quarter-season distinction that no one wants.” People are even asking if the Chargers are going to have to make a “Justin Herbert decision sooner than they’d wish.” Our Seahawks defense clearly played a massive role in exposing some of those issues. It just shows you how much damage a focused, hard-hitting D can do to even a big-name QB when they’re struggling.
This team is in a tough spot, and with their rookie offensive linemen preparing for another week, they’ve got to find a way to turn things around. But from our side of the field, it’s pretty clear that our guys delivered a heavy blow to their season and to Herbert’s reputation in those rankings.
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Originally reported by Bolts from the Blue.
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