The Los Angeles Chargers are off to a 2-0 start, and quarterback Justin Herbert has been central to their early success. Through the season’s first two games, Herbert has looked sharper, more decisive, and in better command of the offense than at any point in his career. His efficiency and ability to make big plays are already raising his profile as an early MVP contender.<\/p>\n
In Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Herbert threw for 300 yards and three touchdowns, engineering a complete performance that highlighted his accuracy and poise under pressure. He followed that with a composed showing against the Raiders, passing for 242 yards and two touchdowns while protecting the football with no turnovers.<\/p>\n
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Through just two games, he has five touchdown passes and zero interceptions – the kind of production that makes voters take notice.<\/p>\n
Playing at a career best level<\/p>\n
What sets this season apart for Herbert is the combination of his health and the freedom he has in the offense. He\u2019s moving more fluidly than in previous seasons, allowing him to use his legs to escape pressure and pick up key first downs when needed. Under head coach Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers are leaning into Herbert\u2019s strengths rather than asking him to play overly safe. He\u2019s pushing the ball downfield, taking calculated risks, and keeping defenses off balance. That aggressive approach is paying dividends, allowing him to showcase the full range of his skill set, from quick reads to deep throws.<\/p>\n
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The supporting cast has also contributed to his strong start. Keenan Allen remains a reliable target, providing consistency in the passing game. Rookie Ladd McConkey has made an immediate impact, and Quentin Johnston is already showing the promise that made him a high draft pick. If running back Omarion Hampton begins to find his rhythm in the backfield, the Chargers\u2019 offense could become even more difficult for defenses to contain.<\/p>\n
View the original article<\/a> to see embedded media.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not just the offense that\u2019s helping Herbert shine. The Chargers\u2019 defense has improved dramatically, giving the team better field position and taking pressure off Herbert to carry every game. The roster overall feels more balanced and cohesive than in recent years, giving Herbert the environment he needs to excel.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n While it\u2019s early in the season, Herbert\u2019s combination of efficiency, playmaking, and winning football makes a strong case for MVP consideration. If the Chargers continue on their current trajectory and Herbert maintains this level of performance, he could quickly become one of the favorites for the league\u2019s top individual honor. His early form suggests he\u2019s operating at a new level that could define his season and career.<\/p>\n This story was originally reported by A to Z Sports<\/a> on Sep 17, 2025, where it first appeared in the NFL<\/a> section. Add A to Z Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Los Angeles Chargers are off to a 2-0 start, and quarterback Justin Herbert has been central to…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":374335,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2064],"tags":[241,7,1159,110,1328,470,1014,262,2444,2443,6,288,9277,525],"class_list":{"0":"post-374334","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-los-angeles-chargers","8":"tag-chargers","9":"tag-football","10":"tag-justin-herbert","11":"tag-kansas-city-chiefs","12":"tag-keenan-allen","13":"tag-ladd-mcconkey","14":"tag-los-angeles","15":"tag-los-angeles-chargers","16":"tag-losangeles","17":"tag-losangeleschargers","18":"tag-nfl","19":"tag-omarion-hampton","20":"tag-quentin-johnston","21":"tag-raiders"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nfl\/115218135455559193","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/374334","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=374334"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/374334\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/374335"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=374334"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=374334"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=374334"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}