NFL: The Insiders on Justin Herbert

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From the episode

Herbert has thrown more interceptions on deep passes throughout the first three games than he did in the entirety of last season, as well as the season before that.

Mentioned at 45:50 – 46:02

STACKED’s take

Negative signalUsage

Herbert is struggling with deep-ball interceptions in a new, complex offense.

Justin Herbert is struggling in the new Chargers offense, having thrown more interceptions on deep passes through three games than in the entirety of the previous two seasons combined. The offense ranks 29th in scoring and leads the league in pre-snap penalties.