Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, despite being highly touted, experienced another underwhelming performance as his team lost 26 14 to the Raiders on Sunday. This defeat leaves the Chargers with an 0 2 record for the season, following an earlier loss to Arizona. In the game, Herbert completed 15 of 27 passes for one touchdown and two interceptions, also taking three sacks. He was less efficient than opposing quarterback Kirk Cousins, who achieved 8.7 yards per attempt compared to Herbert's 7.1.
Herbert possesses considerable physical talents, including his 6ft 6in height, running ability, and strong throwing arm, yet he has not reached the high expectations set for his professional career. NFL decision makers rate him among the top six quarterbacks but observe he should have more achievements. This ongoing underperformance affects those invested in his growth, sparking a debate whether Herbert fails to deliver or if his team is letting him down.