# Chargers QB Justin Herbert and coach Jim Harbaugh respond to Quentin Lake's critique

> Chargers QB Justin Herbert and coach Jim Harbaugh deny Quentin Lake's 'seeing ghosts' comments about their performance.
- Title: Chargers QB Justin Herbert and coach Jim Harbaugh respond to…
- Summary: Chargers QB Justin Herbert and coach Jim Harbaugh deny Quentin Lake's 'seeing ghosts' comments about their performance.
- Keywords: justin herbert, jim harbaugh, quentin lake, chargers, nfl, ram safety, quarterback, NBC Sports
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jim-harbaugh-justin-herbert-respond-to-quentin-lakes-seeing-ghosts-critique
- Published: 2026-11-05T01:31:32.866+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: justin herbert, jim harbaugh, quentin lake, chargers, nfl, ram safety, quarterback, sports
## Quentin Lake's critique
Quentin Lake criticized Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert after a 24-9 loss to the Rams.

> He was throwing deli meat out there. He’s seeing ghosts. I don’t know what’s going on, but we knew we were gonna get a couple. At least one.
## Harbaugh's response
Harbaugh denied Lake’s comments, saying, 'As far as anybody’s opinion I don’t see that.'

> As far as anybody’s opinion I don’t see that. Everybody’s entitled to their opinion. Not what I see.
## Herbert's response
Herbert said he hadn’t heard Lake’s comments and focused on the upcoming game.

> I haven’t looked into it, haven’t heard anything about it, so I can’t really make a comment about it.
## Herbert's performance
Herbert played exceptionally well with two throws he would have liked to have back.

> I thought he played, did his job exceptionally well. You know, two throws he would have liked to have back.
## Chargers' situation
Chargers have lost seven games with no wins this season.

> They’ve lost seven and won none; at times, they sound like they’ve won seven and lost none.
## Herbert's salary
Herbert earns $52.5 million per year in his seventh NFL season.

> He’s making $52.5 million per year.
## Key takeaway

Chargers QB Justin Herbert and coach Jim Harbaugh deny Quentin Lake's 'seeing ghosts' critique of their recent loss.