Overview
- Rams safety Quentin Lake told the St. Brown Podcast that Herbert was “throwing deli meat” and “seeing ghosts” after he intercepted and returned a Justin Herbert pass about 45 yards in the Rams’ 24-9 win over the Chargers on Sunday.
- Head coach Jim Harbaugh publicly rejected Lake’s characterization, saying he does not see that in Herbert’s play, while Herbert said he had not heard the remarks and is focused on work inside the building.
- Herbert’s season numbers underline the criticism: he leads the NFL with 10 interceptions and has thrown five touchdown passes as the Chargers remain the league’s only winless team at 0-7.
- The comments add fuel to a growing narrative that offensive decision-making and execution under coordinator Mike McDaniel are failing, though the Chargers have made no staff changes and continue to defend Herbert.
- Beyond the taunt, coverage notes the broader impact: turnovers and a 27-drive stretch without a touchdown have produced game losses and could drive roster or coaching shifts if the offense does not improve.