Man, the Chargers pissed off one of the gods. They are just cursed to being a slightly above average team. Justin Herbert has never won a playoff game. Unbelievable.
Justin Herbert, 14/32 for 242, 1 TD, 4 INTs, 4 sacks
Just my opinion and everything, but frankly, that doesn’t sound that good. Though they did get 50 yards rushing, so there’s that.
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Next Gen Stats@NextGenStats
The @HoustonTexans defense had a standout performance in their Wild Card win over the Chargers, allowing -0.58 EPA per play, the 4th-fewest mark by a defense this season and the fewest in a playoff game in the NGS era (since 2016).
The Texans pass rush pressured Justin Herbert on half of his dropbacks, led by Will Anderson (7 pressures, 1.5 sacks), Denico Autry (5 QBP, 1 sack), and Danielle Hunter (5 QBP).
Herbert was under pressure in less than 2.5 seconds 11 times (5 unblocked).
The 33rd Team@The33rdTeamFB
Justin Herbert threw more INTs vs. the Texans than he did in the entire 2024 regular season
Josh Dubow@JoshDubowAP
Justin Herbert is 1st Chargers QB with 4 INTs in a playoff game since Stan Humphries had 4 vs Colts in 1995 wild-card game.
The winning QB for the Colts that day? Jim Harbaugh