Where does Justin Herbert rank among NFL playoff quarterbacks?

The Los Angeles Chargers have punched their ticket to the NFL postseason. The successful season can be attributed a lot to the growth of quarterback Justin Herbert.

Tyler Reed | Jan 2, 2025

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The Los Angeles Chargers' 2024-25 campaign will not end after a Week 18 matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Chargers have made plans for their first postseason appearance since 2020 after clinching a spot with a win over the New England Patriots in Week 17.

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Great teams have great players, and the Chargers have plenty of players that should be highlighted in this successful season. However, there is one who has led the team week in and week out, and that is quarterback Justin Herbert.

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Herbert has had a stellar season, throwing for 3,524 yards, 21 touchdowns, and just three interceptions. No defense wants to see Herbert in the postseason.

Recently, Bleacher Report did a list ranking the quarterbacks that will be in the playoffs. Here is where and what they said about Herbert.

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"6. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers: A league-high 12 of his 21 touchdowns have come on deep passes, and the 26-year-old has thrown just three interceptions during the best season of his career thus far. There's a lot to like, but he has to prove he can sustain it this time."

The rankings have Herbert on the fringe of the elite. However, the report wonders if Herbert's special season can be sustainable. There's only one way to find out: for Herbert to continue to grow as a leader and a quarterback.

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