Internet drooling over LA Chargers' Justin Herbert after unreal fourth-quarter performance
Justin Herbert nearly pulled off a 15-point fourth-quarter comeback Sunday night in primetime against the Las Vegas Raiders.
With a spot in the NFL postseason on the line, with all the pressure and responsibility on his shoulders (Herbert threw it 64 times, the seventh-most pass attempts in a game in NFL history), Herbert made plays time and time again.
He converted a fourth-and-21 for a score to bring the Chargers within seven points of the Raiders. As the clock hit triple zeros, he found wideout Mike Williams in the end zone with an absolute laser to tie the game and force overtime.
The Raiders went on to win the game in overtime on a walk-off field goal, 35-32. The Chargers’ season came to an end as a result. They finish 9-8 in what was an unforgettable and historic season from Herbert.
Despite the loss—LA’s defense couldn’t make enough plays in the fourth quarter and in overtime—the second-year quarterback drew praise from all corners of the internet for his performance. Facing an unrelenting pass rush just bullying the Chargers’ offensive line, and throwing to an exhausted set of wideouts, Herbert threw for 383 yards and three scores. He was also 6-for-6 passing for 106 yards and a score on fourth downs alone.
The Chargers will miss the postseason with the loss, but the rest of the world took notice of Herbert’s ability.
Justin Herbert:
— Most pass yards in first 2 seasons
— Most pass TD in first 2 seasons
— Most pass yards in a Chargers season
— Most pass TD in a Chargers season
— 4th player ever with 5K-yard season before turning 25 (Mahomes, Marino, Stafford) pic.twitter.com/rq9mhCD2uL— StatMuse (@statmuse) January 10, 2022
This is some mid-80s John Elway shit from Herbert.
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) January 10, 2022
this is just absurd from justin herbert pic.twitter.com/ZzPWEWOgWQ
— Austin Gayle (@austingayle_) January 10, 2022
Justin Herbert made like six god-level plays to keep his team alive and got knocked out of the playoffs by a completely unnecessary field goal that put the rusted out shell of Ben Roethlisberger in. A travesty.
— Matt Hinton (@MattRHinton) January 10, 2022
Justin. Herbert….
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 10, 2022
Herbert I’m a huge fan regardless of the outcome… you are a DAWG!
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) January 10, 2022
Herbert keep your head high champ… you are the real deal! I’m looking forward to watching your future!
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) January 10, 2022
Herbert vs Mahomes vs Burrow for the next decade pic.twitter.com/5kyzjtUXhG
— Anthony (@omgitsbirdman) January 10, 2022
Justin Herbert has gone over 5k passing yds on the season . AFC west going to be a dog fight for the next 12-15 yrs. Herbert vs Mahomeboy
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) January 10, 2022
Herbert real deal
— Kenny Clark (@KCBoutThatLife) January 10, 2022
Justin Herbert arm is a Jugs Machine
— Marcus Spears (@mspears96) January 10, 2022
Justin Herbert is magic.
— Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) January 10, 2022
I've never seen anything like this. Herbert is clutch as hell
— Jim Rome (@jimrome) January 10, 2022
That’s some Monster QB play. So clutch by Herbert on that whole drive!
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) January 10, 2022
This game is absolutely nuts!!! Justin Herbert is an Alien!
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) January 10, 2022
JUSTIN HERBERT IS LIKE THAT!!!
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) January 10, 2022
Incredible game. Though it's unfortunate we won't get to see Justin Herbert in the playoffs. Dude is a superstar.
— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) January 10, 2022