NFL News: Justin Herbert tries to apologize to Chargers teammates after disastrous loss to Texans

Justin Herbert definitely didn’t have the best night of his career playing for the Los Angeles Chargers. It was a disaster, throwing multiple interceptions that handed a considerable advantage to the Houston Texans. After the loss, he spoke candidly, attempting to send an indirect message to his teammates.

Following the Chargers’ 32-12 loss to the Texans, Herbert had to confess and try to apologize to his teammates, saying, “It’s tough, I let the team down.” He also admitted that he shouldn’t have put the ball in a difficult situation, adding, “Gotta throw the ball away, throw it further—gotta do a better job of not putting the ball in harm’s way.” Notably, he threw four interceptions during the game.

Herbert knows his performance was a disaster and was critical of his own play, saying, “Can’t expect to win games when you turn over the ball like that.” Despite his strong regular-season performance, he acknowledged that this game was a low point for him, adding, “I put the team into jeopardy. Tough position with all those turnovers.”

The Wild Card game was one of Herbert’s worst, not only due to the four interceptions but also because it marked his lowest completion percentage of the season. He completed just 43.8% of his passes, going 14-for-32, even worse than his performance against the Bengals (47.2%), a game the Chargers won 34-27.

HOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 11: Denico Autry #96 of the Houston Texans sacks Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the third quarter during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs at NRG Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

How many times has Herbert been in the playoffs?

The game against the Texans was Herbert’s second NFL playoff appearance. His postseason debut came in 2022, when the Chargers lost to the Jaguars. In that game, Herbert threw for 273 yards, completing 25 of 43 passes with one touchdown. He also rushed three times for 12 yards.

Chargers’ running game production drops to a low

An important factor in the Chargers’ loss to the Texans was the poor offensive production from the running backs, or at least from the players who had rushing attempts. The team totaled just 18 attempts for 50 yards, making it the least productive area of their offense in the game.