It’s an exciting but nervous time to be a Los Angeles Chargers fan. Team returns to playoffs for first time since 2020; However, can they pose a real threat to win the Super Bowl?
In just one year, head coach Jim Harbaugh has seemingly already sorted things out in Los Angeles, which shouldn’t come as a surprise, as Harbaugh has proven himself everywhere he’s gone.
MORE: Where does Justin Herbert rank among NFL playoff quarterbacks?
One of the biggest assets to Harbaugh’s early success with the Chargers has been quarterback Justin Herbert. Herbert is having an exceptional season and one statistic reveals where Herbert is finding the most success.
Justin Herbert – PFF grade of 94.3 when using play action, second among all QBs
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According to Pro Football Focus. Herbert has dissected defenses this season using play-action. Herber posted a PFF grade of 94.3 when the Chargers used play-action.
Herbert is behind Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson in this category. This seems like a very good company to me.
The Chargers are looking to prove they have a place in the conversation as one of the elite teams in the NFL. The first step would be a playoff victory, which is possible with Herbert under center.
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