By Justin Krebs, PSO Director of Player Personnel
Oct 10, 2021



Justin Herbert is a generational talent at Quarterback. Herbert was billed to have a bright future since he was drafted, but people thought he was years away from making a significant contribution. Instead, the Chargers Quarterback is already playing at an elite level and has guided the Chargers to a 4-1 record, which is good for first place in the AFC West. Justin Herbert’s realized potential makes the Chargers a legitimate AFC threat not just in 2021 but for years to come along with a young, defensive mastermind HC.

  • Browns were the 1st team to lose when posting 40 PTS & 0 TOV. Teams were 463-0 [including playoffs]
  • Austin Ekeler is the 1st NFL player to record 2+ RUSH TD & 1+ REC TD in a game’s 4th Qtr in 100 years
  • Baker Mayfield is only QB with multiple career losses when scoring 42+ PTS in NFL history and has now done so 3x
  • Baker has a 1-3 career NFL regular-season record when scoring 42+ PTS (only win vs. Dallas in 2020 Week 4: 49-38)

Justin Herbert facts
  • Most CMP (535), ATT (771), & 2nd most PASS YDS (5,512) in 1st 20 career GP in NFL history
  • Already has the most GP (11) with 300+ PASS YDS in a player’s 1st 2 career seasons in NFL history
  • Most GP (5) with 2+ PASS TD & 1+ RUSH TD during a player’s 1st 20 career GP
 
Odds vs. CLE: LAC -114 (Spread -2.5)

JUSTIN HERBERT WON’T ONLY BE GREAT IN THE FUTURE, HE’S ELITE RIGHT NOW

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Franchise Quarterbacks don’t come around often and the Chargers pounced on finding one when they drafted Justin Herbert sixth overall in the 2020 NFL draft. Ever since he was thrust into starting duty from a Tyrod Taylor injury, Herbert has shown terrific promise in the NFL and is realizing his potential in the 2021 NFL season. The Chargers are a legitimate force if Herb continues to play like a future Pro Bowler.

Some Quarterbacks, such as Josh Allen, take a few years to develop in the NFL. Herbert realized his potential just two seasons into his career and elevates an improving Chargers’ team that has a great, young Head Coach in Brandon Staley. Armed with weapons such as Mike Williams, Keenan Allen, Jared Cook, and Austin Ekeler, the Chargers are in business for years to come and Herbert has future MVP potential.

Herbert sparking the Bolts win

 

Chubb & Njoku find promised land

 

Browns played it smart

 

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