Justin Herbert is out of excuses

Justin Herbert continues to be the subject of endless excuses for his underwhelming performance on the field. Despite his brilliance in his inaugural two seasons of 2020 and 2021, where he amassed over 9,000 yards, 69 touchdowns, and a passer rating above 97, Herbert has regressed since then. Since 2022, he has struggled with a 0.03 EPA per play, placing him alongside fellow quarterbacks like C.J.

Stroud and Michael Penix. However, despite making the playoffs on only a few occasions, Herbert has failed to lead the Los Angeles Chargers to the postseason multiple times, and his play has been statistically one of the worst among playoff quarterbacks over the past 25 years.

In the Chargers' first two games of the season, Herbert has committed two critical mistakes, throwing three interceptions and completing just 59 percent of his passes. These unimpressive performances have placed him at a 27th place ranking in EPA per play, despite the team being favored by nine points against the Cardinals in Week 1.

The Chargers, who were projected to be among the worst teams in the NFL, face an uphill battle with an incredibly difficult schedule ahead, including games against the Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, and Houston Texans before their bye week.

The article suggests that it's time for Herbert's biggest defenders to acknowledge that their unwavering faith in the quarterback and the team is not supported by statistical evidence. The pieces are laid out plainly, and it's time to move on from the excuses, focusing on the current state of the Chargers and their prospects for making the playoffs.