In a stunning playoff exit, the LA Chargers were eliminated by the New England Patriots with a score of 16-3 in the wild-card round on Sunday. Quarterback Justin Herbert struggled to make crucial plays during the game, completing 19 of 31 passes for 159 yards, while also rushing for 57 yards on 10 attempts.
Following the defeat, NFL analyst Emmanuel Acho did not hold back in his criticism of Herbert, noting that he has now lost all three of his postseason appearances. Acho”s remarks highlighted the quarterback”s inability to elevate his game in critical moments, comparing his performance to that of a ghost disappearing “like Casper in January.”
Herbert, who was drafted sixth overall by the Chargers in the 2020 NFL draft, made an immediate impact by earning the Offensive Player of the Year award. Despite leading the Chargers to the playoffs in three seasons, he has yet to secure a victory in the postseason.
After the game, Herbert addressed his playoff record, expressing a desire to achieve his first postseason win. This season, he led the Chargers to 11 regular-season victories, all while playing behind one of the league”s weaker offensive lines. Unfortunately for Herbert and the Chargers, they will have to wait until at least January 2027 for another shot at changing their playoff fortunes.
For fans eager to follow the team”s progress, they can check out the latest Chargers schedule and delve into the Los Angeles Chargers depth chart for the upcoming NFL season.
