{
  "id": 13880618,
  "title": "One NFL stat highlights Justin Herbert’s disappointing start to the season for LA Chargers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/one-nfl-stat-highlights-justin-herberts-disappointing-start-to-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T05:12:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/one-nfl-stat-highlights-justin-051259465.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Chargers' season started disastrously, culminating in a 23-17 defeat against the Denver Broncos on Sunday night. This marks the team's fifth consecutive loss, raising concerns about their prospects for the season. Justin Herbert, a highly touted quarterback, has not lived up to expectations. Despite his skill, he has recorded more interceptions than touchdowns in each of his first five games. One specific statistic highlights Herbert's poor start: he is the only starting quarterback in the league to have failed to throw more touchdowns than interceptions in any of his first five games. This stands in stark contrast to other quarterbacks who have struggled, such as Cam Ward, Tyler Shough, and Drake Maye. However, Herbert's poor performance can also be attributed to factors beyond his control, such as taking 17 sacks this season, indicating significant issues with the offensive line. Additionally, new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's decision-making has come under scrutiny, with calls for his dismissal. Despite these challenges, Herbert cannot use these excuses to explain his lack of single-game touchdowns. He must quickly improve if the Chargers are to salvage their season.",
  "summary": "The Los Angeles Chargers’ start to the season has been nothing short of horrendous, and one Justin Herbert stat shows just how poor he has been. Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers lost their fifth consecutive game on Sunday night, succumbing to a 23-17 loss against the Denver Broncos.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}