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Justin Herbert is off to a strong start in the Los Angeles Chargers’ Week 5 game against the New Orleans Saints. The rookie quarterback has thrown for two scores early in the Monday Night matchup and has helped his team build a 13-3 lead.
Herbert is 9-of-12 passing for 106 yards and two scores midway through the second quarter of the matchup and has thrown touchdown passes to Keenan Allen and Mike Williams.
HERBERT AND ALLEN MAKING THINGS HAPPEN @Keenan13Allen @Chargers pic.twitter.com/rZmlM5S248
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) October 13, 2020
Herbert's on fire @darealmike_dub @Chargers pic.twitter.com/B5Wh3bndaF
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) October 13, 2020
Herbert also hurled a bomb to Jalen Guyton.
JUSTIN HERBERT DROPPING DIMES @Chargers pic.twitter.com/KpCbbPJD1a
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) October 13, 2020
Hebert appears to be unfazed by the tough defense he’s up against an has been able to extend plays with his legs. He’s on track to post another strong stat line in his fourth NFL start.
UPDATE: The Chargers picked off Drew Brees and set themselves up in a goal to go situation. Herbert threw his third touchdown of the first half, connecting with Hunter Henry.
everybody eats @Hunter_Henry84 | #BoltUp pic.twitter.com/KVsbwH3E47
— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) October 13, 2020