Justin Herbert Faces Criticism as He Enters NFL Top 100 Again

WHO:

Heavy - Drew Brees, Hall of Fame quarterback, commented on Justin Herbert's playoff struggles.

chargers.com - Justin Herbert, quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers

chargers.com - Khalil Mack, teammate of Justin Herbert

chargers.com - Jim Harbaugh, head coach of the Chargers

chargers.com - Mike McDaniel, offensive coordinator for the Chargers

WHAT:

Heavy - Justin Herbert's ranking in the NFL Top 100 list has drawn criticism from fans who believe he should not be ranked ahead of Lamar Jackson and Caleb Williams.

Heavy - Justin Herbert's ranking of 39th on the NFL’s Top 100 list is the second-highest placement of his career thus far.

chargers.com - Herbert's 498 rushing yards in the 2025 season were the second-most among quarterbacks.

chargers.com - Mike McDaniel takes over as Offensive Coordinator after four years leading the Dolphins' offense.

chargers.com - McDaniel stated, "I'm really excited because I think his best football is in front of him, not behind him."

chargers.com - Justin Herbert ranked 39th on the NFL’s Top 100 list, marking his sixth consecutive appearance.

chargers.com - Herbert recorded 3,727 passing yards, 26 passing touchdowns, and 498 rushing yards in the 2025 season.

chargers.com - Herbert faced a league-high 263 pressures during the season.

chargers.com - Herbert played the final stretch of the season with a fractured left hand.

chargers.com - Herbert earned his second career Pro Bowl honors.

WHERE:

chargers.com - Los Angeles Chargers, NFL

WHEN:

chargers.com - The 2025-2026 NFL season

WHY:

chargers.com - There is growing intrigue about Herbert's potential in Year 3 under Head Coach Jim Harbaugh.

chargers.com - Herbert's performances and resilience amid challenges contributed to his ranking and recognition.

HOW:

Heavy - Mike McDaniel is installing a new offensive system for the Chargers as they prepare for the 2026 NFL season.

chargers.com - McDaniel aims for Herbert to "own the position in a new way" and to "master and be elite at everything that we do."

chargers.com - Herbert demonstrated toughness and leadership on and off the field, as noted by Khalil Mack.

chargers.com - Mike McDaniel aims to enhance Herbert's performance by implementing a new offensive strategy.

Drew Brees, the Hall of Fame quarterback, recently weighed in on Justin Herbert's playoff struggles, sparking conversation among fans. Many are criticizing Herbert's ranking in the NFL Top 100 list, arguing that he shouldn't be placed ahead of stars like Lamar Jackson and Caleb Williams. Meanwhile, the Chargers are gearing up for the 2026 NFL season with Mike McDaniel implementing a new offensive system.