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ArticleChargers sticking with Mike McDaniel as play-caller after 0-6 start, Week 7 bye
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Herbert's 59.4% completion rate is by far the worst of his career. It's 28th among qualifying passers this season. For reference, Herbert finished each of his previous six seasons with a completion percentage north of 65%. Plus, Herbert's still getting roughed up. He's been sacked 21 times, tied for the third most of any QB this season. And, among qualifying passers, he's facing the fifth-highest pressure rate (42.1%), according to Next Gen Stats.
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Herbert's 59.4% completion rate is worst of career; tied for league-high 8 INTs.

Herbert's 2026 season has seen a dramatic regression despite McDaniel's arrival as OC; his 59.4% completion rate is the worst of his career and ranks 28th among qualifying passers, a stark decline from his previous six seasons all north of 65%. He's been sacked 21 times (tied for third most in NFL) and faces the fifth-highest pressure rate at 42.1%, while throwing a league-leading eight interceptions against just five touchdowns. The Chargers rank dead last in points per game (15) and 28th in total yards per game (287.2), with Herbert's interceptions including head-scratching throws like one directly to Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV.

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