# Chargers' Justin Herbert Struggles Before Chiefs Game

> Chargers' Justin Herbert faces playoff reality check ahead of Chiefs clash.
- Title: Chargers' Justin Herbert Struggles Before Chiefs Game
- Summary: Chargers' Justin Herbert faces playoff reality check ahead of Chiefs clash. Justin Herbert's NFL performance has declined sharply, dropping to 59.4%…
- Keywords: chargers, justin herbert, chiefs, nfl, jim harbaugh, mike mcdaniel, passer rating, playoffs, Chargers', Justin, Herbert, Struggles
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nfl/chargers-justin-herbert-hit-with-brutal-reality-check-right-before-chiefs-game-12585524
- Author: Rowan Fisher-Shotton
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chargers, justin herbert, chiefs, nfl, jim harbaugh, mike mcdaniel, passer rating, playoffs
## Chargers' playoff hopes
Los Angeles Chargers have five straight losses, turning from playoff contender to potential lottery team.
## Chargers' late-game struggles
Chargers led late against Denver in Week 5 before losing 23-17 and saw similar collapse against Buffalo.
## Justin Herbert's performance
Herbert completed 59.4% of passes for 937 yards and five touchdowns with seven interceptions.
## Rex Ryan's criticism
Rex Ryan called Herbert 'a generational talent' who has 'gone downhill' since his rookie days.
## Herbert's declining stats
Herbert's 2024 season shows 23 touchdowns across 17 games with three interceptions, below 4,000 passing yards.
## Chargers' playoff implications
Chargers face 0-6 record after Sunday's loss, falling out of playoff race with Week 7 bye.
## Key takeaway

Justin Herbert's NFL performance has declined sharply, dropping to 59.4% completion rate with 7 interceptions as the Chargers fall to 0-6.