Justin Herbert struggles as Chargers lose again to Raiders, 14-26

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Justin Herbert struggles as Chargers lose again to Raiders, 14-26
Summary

The Los Angeles Chargers lost to the Las Vegas Raiders, marking their second consecutive defeat by the same 26-14 score. Quarterback Justin Herbert completed 15 of 27 passes for 192 yards, with one touchdown and two interceptions. Former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho criticized Herbert's performance, suggesting it has negatively affected head coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. The Chargers' offensive line was also noted as an issue, contributing to Herbert's struggles this season. Looking ahead, the Chargers face a challenging schedule with four of their next five games against tough opponents.

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  • Chargers start the season 0-2 after losing to Raiders.
  • Herbert has thrown for 401 yards and three interceptions this season.
  • Acho labels Herbert as one of the worst quarterbacks currently.
  • Chargers offensive line ranks near the bottom of the league.
  • Next up, the Chargers face the Buffalo Bills in a critical match.
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  • 9:30 AMYahoo Sports‘His Game Looks Trash’, ‘You Made Jim Harbaugh Look Bad’ — Former NFL LB Slams Justin Herbert as Chargers’ 14-26 ‘Curse’ Continues
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Quarterback Justin Herbert struggled in the Los Angeles Chargers’ Week 2 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The Chargers have now lost their first two games by the same 26-14 score, with Herbert completing 15 of 27 passes for 192 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions against the Raiders.

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