ESPN Analyst makes bold Justin Herbert prediction on Pat McAfee Show

The expectations have never been higher for Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers in what will be a make-or-break year for them.ESPN NFL Analyst Dan Orlovsky appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” Friday morning and said he believes the team will be better than the Kansas City Chiefs and Herbert will be a top-five MVP candidate when Thanksgiving comes.“I would be shocked if he is not; this offense will be a top five unit.They’re loaded at tight end, they’re loaded at [running back], if the offensive line is healthy, it’s got a chance to be top five in the league,” Orlovsky said.Since Herbert’s arrival to the NFL six years ago, he’s shown at times that he could be one of the NFL’s elite quarterbacks but has also struggled in the biggest moments, as he is 0-3 in playoff games.In 2020, Herbert was crowned the NFL’s Rookie of the Year winner after having a season where he threw for 4,336 yards, 31 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.

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By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Never miss a story In his three playoff games, Herbert has struggled to close out the game, avoid turnovers, and step up when his team needs him to the most.In 2023, the Chargers blew a 27-0 lead against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

In 2024, Herbert had a 4-interception performance against the Houston Texans in the Wild Card, and last year, Herbert had his worst performance of the season, where he went 19/31 while throwing for 159 yards and 0 touchdowns.Despite the poor results, the team has been committed to building around their quarterback.This past offseason, the team went ahead and hired former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel to be the new playcaller for Los Angeles.The team also reinvested in their offensive line by selecting four offensive linemen during the NFL Draft, includ...