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The Los Angeles Chargers came up short for the second week in a row with their overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints on Monday night. Although Justin Herbert managed to enjoy another stellar performance, it was the throw he failed to make that weighs most heavily on his mind. Herbert offered up an apology […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had quite a game on Monday, as the Charges faced off against the New Orleans Saints. Despite the Chargers losing 30-27 on the evening, Herbert still drew some praise from the Saints, which included a bold prediction about his future from defensive end Cam Jordan. Jordan acknowledged Herbert’s noteworthy […]

Fantasy Football waiver wire finds become tougher and tougher to sniff out as the weeks go by, but after the Week 6 slate of games, there are certainly some options worth investing in moving forward. For the likes of the considered quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers, ESPN all had these following players sitting on […]

The Los Angeles Chargers offense struggled to get anything going in the second half versus the New Orleans Saints. Fortunately, Justin Herbert and Mike Williams made their presence felt once again. Williams managed to torch the Saints secondary for an easy 64-yard bomb from quarterback Justin Herbert, via NFL Twitter: Mike Williams down the sideline […]

It is no secret that Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is one of the best in the league at his position. However, Allen might just be scratching the surface as the veteran pass catcher and rookie quarterback Justin Herbert are already clicking in a major way. With this Chargers tandem wasting absolutely no […]

After playing his college ball at the University of Oregon, Justin Herbert was drafted sixth overall in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Chargers. Though 31-year-old veteran Tyrod Taylor started the Chargers’ first game in Week 1, Herbert quickly took the starting job in Week 2 and hasn’t looked back. According to Fernando […]

Los Angeles Chargers rookie quarterback Justin Herbert was pressed into starting duty in Week 2 when Tyrod Taylor suffered a punctured lung prior to game time. It seems Herbert has done enough in the past three weeks to convince Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn he can lead the team going forward. Adam Schefter of ESPN […]

Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs and Bruce Arians of the Buccaneers know the Los Angeles Chargers selected quarterback Justin Herbert with the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Now that he is starting for Los Angeles, Herbert is raising eyebrows. After an impressive showing against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 4, Herbert […]

Tom Brady was able to give the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a lead after facing a double-digit deficit, but Justin Herbert isn’t going down without a fight. The rookie quarterback of the Los Angeles Chargers would fire back at Brady with a 72-yard touchdown toss to Jalen Guyton to take a 31-28 lead. FADEAWAY DIME@_dreamjg | […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler was forced to exit Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first half with a left hamstring injury. He is questionable to return. From the Chargers' sideline: RB Austin Ekeler has a hamstring injury and is questionable to return. — Scott Smith (@ScottSBucs) October 4, 2020 […]

While Tom Brady was the first to get the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the board, Los Angeles Chargers rookie Justin Herbert has provided a strong answer, giving the Chargers an early lead against Tampa Bay in their Week 4 game. Following Brady’s touchdown pass to Cameron Brate gave Tampa Bay an early 7-0 lead over […]

It looks like Los Angeles Chargers rookie quarterback Justin Herbert will start once more in Week 4 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, per Field Yates of ESPN. This will be a battle between the youngest starting quarterback (22-year-old Herbert) and the oldest starting quarterback (43-year-old Brady) in the NFL. Herbert has answered the […]

Thankfully, this past week of NFL football was much, much healthier around the league (even though there were a few unfortunate injuries, like Tarik Cohen’s ACL tear). And while Week 3 produced some supreme games and outcomes (Bears and Falcons, Cowboys and Seahawks, Packers and Saints, and the Chiefs against the Ravens), there were plenty […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw a 14-yard touchdown to wide receiver Keenan Allen to shrink their deficit to 21-16 against the Carolina Panthers. Justin Herbert and @Keenan13Allen connect for the @Chargers TD! #BoltUp 📺: #CARvsLAC on CBS📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/xcinwkkjUL pic.twitter.com/q3Aylh3nsE — NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020 The pass […]

Through two weeks of the 2020 NFL season, we may know a little about the 32 teams, but it’s only a small sample size. With that in mind, it’s hard to get a feel for the best fantasy football players. Someone could have had a great week, and it bumps up their numbers—but it does not […]

Los Angeles Chargers rookie quarterback Justin Herbert had as much of a stellar debut in Week 2 than a rookie could ask for in last-minute conditions. For Herbert, last Sunday should’ve been the normal for a rookie that was playing behind a favored, veteran quarterback. Yet moments before the game, Herbert was told to suit […]

The Los Angeles Chargers may be under the magnifying glass after a peculiar injury to quarterback Tyrod Taylor. The veteran quarterback will remain on the sidelines for a while after a freak accident involving a Chargers’ team doctor that flukily punctured Taylor’s lung upon giving him a pain-killer medicine for his ribs injury. The initial […]

Los Angeles Chargers rookie Justin Herbert was the surprise starting quarterback during the team’s Week 2 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, and he will have another shot to earn his first win in Week 3. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Herbert has been named the starter for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 102 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 102 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 102 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan go over their biggest takeaways from Week […]

The reason why Los Angeles Chargers starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor missed Week 2 against the Chiefs has been revealed. He apparently suffered a reaction from an injection he was administered before the game to reduce the pain of his rib injury, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. #Chargers QB Tyrod Taylor missed Sunday’s game because […]

Los Angeles Chargers first-round draft pick Justin Herbert made his NFL debut Sunday on very short notice against the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Under those circumstances any sensible person would expect him to do poorly and not hold it against him. Justin Herbert, though, had different ideas. Justin Herbert threw for 311 […]

On Monday, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn re-iterated his post-game comments after the team’s Week 2 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs: if Tyrod Taylor can play, he’ll be under center in Week 3. “If Tyrod Taylor’s 100%, he’s our quarterback,” Lynn said on Monday, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Taylor was scratched […]

To everyone’s surprise, Los Angeles Chargers’ rookie quarterback Justin Herbert made his professional debut in their Week 2 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Starting playmaker Tyrod Taylor was having chest pains that would require him to go to the hospital for further evaluation which slotted Herbert to play under center. The Chargers surprisingly had […]

The Los Angeles Chargers got the ball to start overtime, providing a golden opportunity to defeat — or at least put pressure on — the defending Super Bowl champions. L.A. failed to pick up a first down after receiving the kick-off, prompting a 4th-and-1 on L.A.’s own 34-yard line. Going for it is risky in […]

Less than a minute before kickoff against the Kansas City Chiefs, L.A. Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn told rookie quarterback Justin Herbert he would make his first NFL start. Justin Herbert, the 6th overall pick in April’s NFL draft, had finished undergoing his pregame stretching routine, and was unaware that Tyrod Taylor, the veteran QB […]

The NFL debut of Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert came as quite a surprise. The team nearly upset the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite a promising performance, it appears this has not changed head coach Anthony Lynn’s views of him and Tyrod Taylor. Lynn offered up some clarity under center by naming Tyrod Taylor as […]

Los Angeles Chargers rookie quarterback Justin Herbert is impressing in his first career NFL game. After taking it himself for the first NFL touchdown of his career, Herbert shows off his arm on a 3rd and 10 from the Chargers 49-yard line, staying in the pocket and throwing a bullet up the middle of the […]

Scoring what the Los Angeles Chargers will hope is his first of many touchdowns, rookie Justin Herbert’s inaugural drive under center ended with the sixth overall pick running into the end zone on a designed option (via 247Sports’ Kevin Wade). Herbert's first drive taking snaps under center ends in a touchdown. pic.twitter.com/oTaQZAxE8M — kwade (@KwadeSays) […]

The Los Angeles Chargers rookie quarterback Justin Herbert will be making his first NFL start on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Chargers QB is… Justin Herbert. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 20, 2020 Tyrod Taylor has an apparent chest injury, an obvious nod to […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are one of several teams with shaky quarterback situations heading into the upcoming season. The team recently opted to select former Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert with the sixth pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. With long-time gunslinger Philip Rivers now out of the picture, Herbert would […]

The restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have offered up its own set of challenges for rookies trying to make the jump to the NFL. This is especially true for Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert given all the responsibilities that come with playing the hardest position in sports. The transition from […]

Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Shane Steichen is impressed with rookie quarterback Justin Herbert thus far. During a conference call with reporters on Thursday, Steichen said that Herbert “hasn’t flinched yet” when facing the pass rush in practice and that’s “a good sign for down the road.” Chargers OC Shane Steichen on Justin Herbert: "He hasn't […]

Anthony Lynn made it pretty clear who the Los Angeles Chargers will start at quarterback in Week 1 of the 2020 season. While Lynn is confident in Tyrod Taylor holding the keys to the offense, the Chargers are going to do everything they can to make sure that rookie Justin Herbert is prepared to start […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn hinted veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor has the inside track on the starting job under center. Lynn noted he has history with Taylor, and also said the Chargers do not want to rush first-round pick Justin Herbert’s development (via Lindsey Thiry of ESPN): “I’m very familiar with Tyrod,” Lynn […]

With the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers selected quarterback Justin Herbert out of Oregon. And now, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport on Twitter, they have agreed to a deal on a contract with the rookie. Done deal. Justin Herbert officially in the fold. https://t.co/wIpQUObWrz — Ian Rapoport […]

The latest NFL draft was highlighted by a handful of highly-touted quarterbacks. LSU’s Joe Burrow, Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa, and Oregon’s Justin Herbert were all drafted in the top six last April. The teams that drafted them will certainly give them an early opportunity to shine, but not everyone is in favor of this. Just ask […]

Los Angeles Chargers rookie Justin Herbert has come out to show the world how good the team helmet looks on him. The young signal-caller posted a photo on Instagram sporting the new helmet the Chargers will be debuting this coming season. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCEWRDjH9oU/ Though this year’s preseason training has been quite different for the entire league […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterbacks coach Pep Hamilton gave his thoughts on the top two quarterbacks on the roster, Tyrod Taylor and Justin Herbert. All eyes are going to be on the quarterback battle between Taylor and Herbert, and although a winner hasn’t been decided yet, Hamilton said especially this offseason Taylor could have a lead […]

The 2020 NFL draft class is loaded with quarterback talent, and four were selected in the first round. Not all gunslingers selected in the first round will start right away, but there will at least be a couple of quarterbacks who get playing time in 2020. There also could be some later round picks who […]