Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers struggle early in the season following an underwhelming performance in a 26-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The outlets describe Herbert as a physically imposing quarterback with the ability to run and make throws, but they question why he has not consistently reached the top level many expected.
In the Guardian’s account, the Chargers fall to 0-2 and Herbert’s production is mixed: he completes 15 of 27 passes for a touchdown and two interceptions and takes three sacks, while Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins is portrayed as more efficient. The article highlights that Los Angeles has only managed two long touchdown drives in the game and otherwise struggles to move the ball consistently. Yahoo and the Guardian both frame the broader debate as whether Herbert has underachieved individually or whether his team’s play has held him back.
