Herbert's Time to Break Through | Los Angeles Chargers News

Justin Herbert’s star power is the heartbeat of the LA Chargers’ 2026 hopes, as he flashes elite talent—like that 65-yard TD to Johnston—and boasts a resume that includes Rookie of the Year, two Pro Bowls, and over 24K passing yards. With new OC Mike McDaniel and a revamped offensive line led by Slater and Alt, the team’s stacked to finally break through the Wild Card barrier. But with just three playoff appearances since Herbert arrived—and all ending in first-round exits—the pressure mounts: can they turn this season into their breakthrough, or face tough questions about where the franchise is headed? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e90e01217be2805f