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This entire offseason has seemed geared toward one goal: How do the Chargers urge Herbert over the hump and get him his first playoff win? Herbert is 28 now. He is entering his seventh season. He has made the playoffs three times. He is 0-3.

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Herbert 0-3 in playoffs; Chargers retooling offense to ease pressure.

Herbert is 28 years old entering his seventh season with a 0-3 playoff record across three postseason appearances, including back-to-back losses under Harbaugh. He played two of the worst games of his career in those playoff losses at Houston (2024) and New England (2025). The Chargers' entire offseason has been geared toward getting Herbert his first playoff win, with the team bringing in Mike McDaniel to simplify the offense through more layup throws, explosive quick-game plays, and a stronger run game to reduce reliance on Herbert playing at superhero level in big moments.

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