The Chargers' playoff hopes were dashed after a dismal second half performance fueled by quarterback Justin Herbert's four interceptions. Despite an early 6-0 lead, Herbert struggled to connect with his receivers, culminating in a season-worst 43.8% completion rate. While coach Jim Harbaugh remains confident in Herbert, acknowledging the pressure he faced throughout the game, the Chargers' offensive struggles proved too much to overcome.
The Chargers got off to an early 6-0 lead, but the offense's struggles were foreshadowed early on as they failed to punch the ball into the end zone. Their issues exploded in the second half, when Herbert tossed three interceptions, including a pick-six to Eric Murray.
Not all of the interceptions were Herbert's fault. One interception was tipped off the hands of tight end Will Dissly, but overall, Herbert played far below his capability. His four interceptions on the afternoon were more than he threw the entire season, and his 43.8 percent completion rate was the third-lowest in a playoff game in franchise history.
 Justin Herbert finished 14-32 , the worst completion percentage in a playoff game by a Charger since Philip Rivers in 2006, and tied for 3rd worst in franchise history .Despite the rough game, Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh's confidence has not wavered in his quarterback. After the game, Harbaugh called Herbert a "complete beast" as a review for how he played in the game.
Harbaugh has been Herbert's biggest fan since becoming the team's head coach. He regularly gives high praise to Herbert, and encourages him pre-game by patting Herbert's shoulders to get him pumped up for game time. Today, Harbaugh emphasized that Herbert needed time to complete his throwing motion. Herbert was under duress at various points of the game, taking four sacks."I put the team into jeopardy," Herbert told the media. "Tough position with all those turnovers.
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