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Los Angeles Chargers news: Justin Herbert in cellar of new QB rankings

The Los Angeles Chargers' struggles under Justin Herbert have reached a critical point, as the franchise quarterback has plummeted to the bottom of the NFL’s starting QB rankings. After a dismal 0-4 start and a Week 4 performance marred by six interceptions against the Seattle Seahawks—outpacing his four touchdown passes—Herbert now ranks 31st among quarterbacks, per NFL.com’s Nick Shook.

His current stats, including just 816 passing yards over four games, paint a stark picture: Herbert is the second-worst starting QB in the league, trailing only Miami’s Malik Willis. The Chargers’ offense has shown little improvement, with Herbert and rookie Drake Maye as the only signal-callers this season to throw more interceptions than touchdowns.

Though Maye’s seven picks and five fumbles (one more than Herbert) have also dragged down New England’s winless start, his recent victory over the Bills has buoyed his ranking despite identical passing inefficiency. The Chargers’ early-season woes have reignited questions about Herbert’s future, as the team’s dismal start has left fans and analysts questioning whether a change at quarterback could be on the horizon sooner than expected.

Up nextNFL· 1d ago

Is Justin Herbert "elite"? He is NOT even one of the 10 best quarterbacks in the NFL