Chargers News: Justin Herbert Confident He'll Bounce Back From Dallas Defeat
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn't the only reason for the team's recent loss to Dallas, but he took most of the blame for LA's disappointing finish.
The former Oregon superstar effectively ended the game thanks to a late interception with just over a minute to go and no timeouts for LA.
Even though all 53 men on LA's roster shoulder some blame for the team's Week 6 loss, it was Herbert who was first to put the onus on himself to be better going forward.
"They've got a really good front seven," Herbert said after the defeat, via the official transcript. "I thought our offensive line battled and they did a great job upfront. Unfortunately, we fell short. I have to make more plays as a quarterback. I think we can do a lot better on offense," Herbert said. "Especially at quarterback, I can play a lot better. I thought the defense came up with some big stops today. Held them when we needed them to. It's on us as an offense."
Dan Quinn got the better of his old co-coordinator as Kellen Moore's offense failed to execute in the most critical stages of the game.
LA reached the red zone to start the first half but failed to convert on a fourth down with just one yard to go.
The Bolts left three points on the board when they got stopped on the seven-yard line, and Dallas eventually scored a touchdown later in the quarter.
Down seven points, Herbert had a wide-open Keenan Allen after his route broke corner Daron Bland's ankles with daylight in front of him.
Herbert misfired and overthrew his receiver, and the crucial play eventually loomed large after the team's three-point loss.
LA's QB sealed the game with his game-ending interception, but penalties, poor coaching, and defensive breakdowns on Dallas' final drive all deserve blame for the team's sub-—.500 start to 2023.
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