The Chargers dropped what was considered to be a game with no implications on the line to the Broncos in the season finale. But instead, it appeared to be the polar opposite, as the starters played most of the game.
For his part, Justin Herbert is taking the Chargers’ latest loss in stride heading into the all-important elimination games in the playoffs.
The way he sees it, the team has improved in several ways despite their shortcomings against Denver and is primed for success if they can improve just a few aspects of their game.
“I think there are a lot of things that we have been able to clean up over the past couple of weeks,” Herbert explained. “As long as we are watching the film and we’re getting better and we’re being honest and being real with ourselves, we feel really comfortable with the talent that we have around us.
The offensive line, the receivers, running backs, they have done an incredible job all year. If I can just keep getting them the ball, limit turnovers, convert on third down, do the same thing week in and week out, we feel like we have gotten a lot better this year.”
Before losing to the Broncos, the Chargers had won four straight games and showed the offense finding its groove and the defense being a dominant unit.
Herbert has proven to be a consummate professional in his time under center for the Bolts, and hopes remain high that he can lead this team to success in his first trip to the playoffs.
He and the rest of Los Angeles’ roster will need to reload as they look to face their next opponent in a win-or-go-home tilt on the road against the Jaguars in the Wild Card round.