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It’s not like Justin Herbert hasn’t had opportunities to lift his team this season.
The Los Angeles Chargers have lost seven games. In six of those losses, the Chargers had at least one possession in the fourth quarter or overtime trailing by seven or fewer points.
Week 1: Trailing the Dolphins 36-34, the Chargers’ drive lost a yard and they turned it over on downs with 55 seconds left.
Week 2: The Chargers got the ball first in overtime against the Titans. They went three-and-out without getting a yard and Tennessee won it on its first possession.
Week 5: Dallas led 20-17 when the Chargers got the ball for one final drive. On the third play, Herbert threw an interception.
Week 6: In a 14-point loss to the Chiefs, the Chargers had four second-half possessions trailing by seven points. They had an interception and three punts.
Week 11: After the Packers took a 23-20 lead in the fourth quarter, the Chargers had two drives. On the first they lost 10 yards and punted. On the last one they got one first down, then turned it over on downs.
Week 12: After Justin Tucker missed a field goal, the Chargers trailed 13-10. They got one first down but turned it over on downs with 1:54 left after getting to Baltimore’s 46.
It’s not like John Elway came through on every two-minute drill, or Michael Jordan hit every game-winning shot. But quarterbacks are judged on how often they lift their teams to wins. Well, most quarterbacks are judged that way.
Justin Herbert’s individual success hasn’t led to much team success for the Los Angeles Chargers. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) (Katelyn Mulcahy via Getty Images)
Herbert seems to get a pass. He had a very good rookie season and has been mostly immune from criticism since. It’s always someone else’s fault when they don’t win. It’s Brandon Staley answering questions about his job security, rarely an examination of Herbert’s role in the Chargers’ 4-7 record. How many times have you heard Herbert ripped for his role in the Chargers…
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Publish date : 2023-11-28 05:28:19
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