THE TAKE
Since we’re posting PFF grades:
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Bottom 2 Chargers PFF Offense Grades vs. Patriots:
1. QB JUSTIN HERBERT 29.7
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2. C Bradley Bozeman 41.3
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It’s okay to say it, Justin Herbert is AWFUL IN THE PLAYOFFS.
BOLDNESS
45/100
GRADE
72/100
PLAYERS / TEAMS
Justin Herbert
GRADING CRITERIA
TRUE IF
Herbert's career playoff PFF grades consistently rank among the bottom tier of starting QBs (below 55.0 average) across multiple playoff appearances; take is
FALSE IF
Herbert posts above-average PFF grades (65.0+) in a subsequent playoff game or if his career playoff sample proves statistically comparable to peers
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OUTCOME
CONFIRMED TRUEHerbert's 29.7 PFF grade vs. the Patriots is confirmed, and the Chargers lost 16-3 as Herbert finished 19-of-31 for 159 yards with six sacks and a lost fumble, falling to 0-3 in his playoff career. His three playoff appearances have each been poor: a historic collapse vs. Jacksonville, a four-interception game in Houston, and this shutout-like effort vs. New England. His career playoff PFF grades are well below any threshold of average QB play, firmly validating Acho's core claim.