# Dan Orlovsky called out over controversial Justin Herbert opinion

> Orlovsky defends Herbert despite Week 1 loss.
- Title: Dan Orlovsky called out over controversial Justin Herbert…
- Summary: Orlovsky defends Herbert despite Week 1 loss. Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky defended Justin Herbert after his Week 1 loss to Arizona Cardinals, saying…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nfl/dan-orlovsky-called-out-over-controversial-justin-herbert-opinion-12462039
- Author: Matthew Couden
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dan orlovsky, justin herbert, arizona cardinals, los angeles chargers, nfl, week 1, mvp
## Week 1 upset
Arizona Cardinals beat Justin Herbert and Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1.
## Orlovsky's controversy
Orlovsky was confronted on ESPN 2's 'Unsportsmanlike' about his controversial opinion on Herbert.
## Herbert's performance
Herbert completed 17 of 27 passes for 209 yards and one touchdown in Week 1.
## Orlovsky's defense
Orlovsky said Herbert should be top five in MVP conversation after Week 1 loss.
## Herbert's challenge
Herbert faces Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 4:05 p.m. ET.
## Key takeaway

Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky defended Justin Herbert after his Week 1 loss to Arizona Cardinals, saying Herbert should be top five in MVP conversation.