NFL fans acknowledge the 'ultimate Justin Herbert game'

Maybe there's a reason ESPN felt the Los Angeles Chargers and Arizona Cardinals should play on ESPN+. Most NFL fans probably have the subscription channel, but the Chargers' abysmal 17-15 loss was probably seen by fewer people than most Monday night games.

Although the game didn't go the Chargers' way, quarterback Justin Herbert absolutely delivered. The Chargers quarterback threw for over 349 yards and had zero turnovers, and fans around the league are praising his performance.

Justin Herbert throwing for over 300 yds with this crew is quite possibly the single greatest accomplishment of the NFL season. pic.twitter.com/CtSMdjXKnp
— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) October 22, 2024

If there is a receiver you wasn't sure was still in the league, had never heard of before, or who might be an AI creation, Justin Herbert will hit that receiver in the hands for an incompletion
— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) October 22, 2024

this is the ultimate Justin Herbert game: he's playing out of his mind and they have 4 field goals
— Gregg Rosenthal (@greggrosenthal) October 22, 2024

Can we please get Justin Herbert a WR? This is just painful and sad to see. pic.twitter.com/aUsDxbqZTh
— Ryan DePaul (@RyanDePaul) October 22, 2024

Yes, Herbert's night would have been even bigger if Jalen Reagor had avoided not fumbling in the endzone. Yet, this is where the Chargers currently stand: a Pro Bowl-caliber quarterback with a junior varsity offense.

Justin Herbert throwing for 3 bills with Bob the Builder’s tools out there. Put some respect on that man’s name.
— Anand Nanduri (@NanduriNFL) October 22, 2024

Justin Herbert averaged 8.9 YPA on 39 attempts throwing to Will Dissley, Josh Palmer, Jalen Reagor, and Simi Fehoko.

And they lost. My goodness.
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) October 22, 2024

Justin Herbert is having a masterclass throwing game just to get sold by twitter users at WR pic.twitter.com/bCY0n1YLKR
— 𝙻̷𝚞̷𝚜̷ 📯 (@Theylovelus) October 22, 2024

Justin Herbert is the only QB who could put up a MVP performance in a 15-17 loss lmao
— Timo Riske (@PFF_Moo) October 22, 2024

Monday night proved that the Chargers have not put Herbert in the right place to succeed. Having a leader under center matters. What also matters is giving him the tools to take this team to new heights. Changes must be made quickly.

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