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Justin Herbert faces heavy pressure as Chargers risk 0-5 start

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 10:31 PM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Justin Herbert faces heavy pressure as Chargers risk 0-5 start

Summary

Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers are in danger of falling to 0-5 with an upcoming game against the Denver Broncos. Since entering the NFL in 2020, Herbert has endured the most hits and sacks among quarterbacks, with 644 hits and 237 sacks. The team's offense struggles are reflected in their scoring, with a season-high of just 23 points in a recent loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Injuries to key offensive linemen could exacerbate the situation against Denver. A continued losing streak may lead to significant changes within the organization, including potential job losses for head coach Jim Harbaugh and others.

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By the Numbers

•Chargers aim to avoid an 0-5 record against the Broncos.
•Herbert has taken 644 hits and 237 sacks since 2020.
•Rashawn Slater is on injured reserve, impacting offensive line stability.
•The Chargers recently scored 23 points, their highest this season.
•A loss could trigger significant organizational changes.

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10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Justin Herbert Leads NFL in Painful Stat Since 2020

What they're saying

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Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers are at risk of dropping to 0-5 with a loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Such a sentence may have seemed outlandish before the start of the 2026 NFL season.Herbert has not looked like his usual self and there are already rumblings of head coach Jim Harbaugh […] The post Justin Herbert Leads NFL in Painful Stat Since 2020 appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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