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Nick Wright questions Justin Herbert's elite status after Chargers' loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 11:15 AM

Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Nick Wright questions Justin Herbert's elite status after Chargers' loss

Summary

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert faces criticism from Nick Wright following the team's loss to the Denver Broncos, which dropped them to 0-5 for the season. Wright stated that Herbert hasn't been an elite player in four years, citing a lack of standout performances despite Herbert's potential. The Chargers now prepare to face the Kansas City Chiefs, who are currently 4-0 and coming off a bye week. Concerns about Herbert's performance are mounting ahead of this upcoming matchup.

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By the Numbers

•Chargers lost to the Broncos 17-23, dropping to 0-5 this season.
•Nick Wright claims Herbert hasn't been elite for four years.
•The Chargers will face the Chiefs, who are 4-0.
•Wright questions what Herbert excels at aside from appearance.

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11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Nick Wright thinks there’s a quarterback in the NFL who ‘hasn’t been an elite player in four years’

What they're saying

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The Los Angeles Chargers and Justin Herbert have had a tough start to the 2026/27 season and Nick Wright has now questioned what the quarterback is actually great at. The Chargers were most recently in action against the Denver Broncos, losing 17-23.
— Yahoo Sports

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