Justin Herbert struggles with pressure rating after solid rookie season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 11:06 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Justin Herbert's under-pressure performance has significantly declined since his impressive rookie season in 2020. Initially boasting the highest passer rating under pressure at 99.4, his ratings have varied drastically, reducing to 61.8 through two games this season. This ongoing struggle contrasts sharply with Josh Allen, who remains consistently high in this category. Herbert's accuracy under duress is now a focal point as he prepares for a crucial match against the Bills, where the efficiency of his reserve-laden offensive line will also play a role.
- •Herbert's rookie season featured the highest pressure passer rating at 99.4.
- •His latest under-pressure rating is 61.8, ranking 19th in the NFL.
- •Josh Allen ranks second in under-pressure passer rating at 106.3.
- •The Chargers face the Bills in a pivotal match this week.
- 11:06 PMYahoo Sports — Justin Herbert has become prime example of under-pressure play not being predictive
"Herbert surprisingly has been consistently bad against pressure
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