Overview
- A fourth‑down interception by Justin Herbert helped seal a 23‑17 loss to the Denver Broncos and left the Los Angeles Chargers with an 0‑5 start to the season.
- Herbert has turned the ball over far more than he has thrown touchdowns this year, with nine turnovers compared with five touchdown passes through five games.
- His struggles are concentrated in the fourth quarter, where he has produced no touchdown passes, multiple interceptions and a very low passer rating in late‑game situations.
- The Chargers started multiple rookies on the offensive line after injuries to tackles Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater, and Herbert was sacked five times in the loss which increased pressure and turnovers.
- Analytic grades, public criticism and growing calls for changes to Mike McDaniel’s offense have risen, and coach Jim Harbaugh has so far said he has no immediate plans to replace the offensive coordinator.