Two days have past and the Chargers’ overtime victory over the Raiders has still been the talk of the town.
To recap Los Angeles’ Week 15 win, here are my four main takeaways:
Give Justin Herbert the award now
Since his first snap in Week 2 to now, Herbert has not disappointed one bit. While the Chargers are enduring on their second-straight losing season, the rookie has been the reason for enthusiasm now and the future, as seen when leading the team to its second-straight game-winning drive.
Commanding the offense and making reads and throws like a 10-year veteran, Herbert threw for 314 yards and two touchdowns, tying him with Baker Mayfield for the most touchdown passes in a rookie season.
He played like this, all without wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams for the majority of the game, too. He’s been deserving of Offensive Rookie of the Year honors all season, but Thursday night should have solidified it for the former Oregon product.