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The Chargers' star quarterback's numbers don't tell the entire story of the herculean effort he's given this season.

Before the season began, the Los Angeles Chargers were under fire due to their lack of playoff wins with Justin Herbert at the helm. Some had an issue with Herbert being in top 10 quarterback lists due to the fact that he doesn't have a playoff victory just yet.

The Chargers' playoff security is bolstered by a high-upside backup: former 2021 third-overall pick, Trey Lance. Lance, who beat out veteran Taylor Heinicke for the job in training camp, represents a unique combination of potential and developmental project, offering a skillset centered on mobility and a strong arm should he be called upon.

The pressure is on the quarterback to get his first postseason victory when the Chargers face the New England Patriots in Sunday’s AFC wild-card road game.

Justin Herbert has carried the Chargers to the playoffs. He may not have the gaudy stats of Maye or Matthew Stafford, the two favorites, but he has gotten the Chargers here without a supporting cast that even approaches what Maye and Stafford have, respectively.

At least one NFL executive is impressed with Justin Herbert's success in leading his team into the playoffs despite playing behind an offensive line missing Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater, according to The Athletic's Jeff Howe.

The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. When the Green Bay Packers blew a 16-6 lead in the waning minutes of the fourth quarter to the Chicago Bears in Week 16,