Chargers’ Justin Herbert skewered for nightmare performance in playoff meltdown vs. Texans

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had a rough outing in his team’s playoff loss to the Houston Texans on Saturday. Herbert, who threw just three interceptions during the regular season, threw a whopping four interceptions in the game. This performance was a far cry from what fans have come to expect from him, as he had one of the worst games of his career with only 14 completions on 32 attempts.

This loss also marked Herbert’s second playoff defeat, with his only other appearance resulting in a historic collapse against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2022 wild-card round. The young quarterback faced heavy criticism on social media during and after the game, with many questioning his ability to perform under pressure in crucial moments.

One of the standout moments of the game came in the fourth quarter when Houston’s D’Angelo Ross returned a blocked extra point for two points, making it the first such play in NFL postseason history. The play occurred after Ladd McConkey scored on an 86-yard reception, and Cameron Dicker’s extra point attempt was blocked by Denico Autry. Ross managed to grab the ball after a deflection and ran it back for a score, extending Houston’s lead to 25-12.

Despite the loss, the Chargers’ season came to an end without a playoff win for the sixth consecutive year. On the other hand, the Texans secured their second consecutive playoff victory, led by quarterback C.J. Stroud and head coach DeMeco Ryans.

In summary, Herbert’s struggles on Saturday serve as a reminder of the challenges young quarterbacks face in the playoffs. While he has shown promise throughout his career, he will need to learn from this experience and come back stronger in the future. The NFL playoffs always bring unexpected moments and memorable plays, and this game was no exception.