During the podcast appearance, Lake described Herbert’s passing performance in unflattering terms, suggesting the quarterback was struggling significantly during the contest. Lake remarked that Herbert appeared to be seeing ghosts and compared his passing accuracy to throwing deli meat, adding that the Rams defense felt confident they would secure interceptions throughout the game.
Harbaugh stands by his quarterback
When presented with Lake’s assessment during a media session on Wednesday, Harbaugh flatly rejected the characterization. While acknowledging that everyone is entitled to their own perspective, the head coach stated that the criticism did not align with his own observations of the game. Harbaugh maintained that Herbert performed his duties exceptionally well, though he did concede that there were two specific throws the quarterback would likely want to execute differently.
For his part, Herbert remained focused on his own preparation, stating that he had not heard the comments and therefore had no reaction to the Rams defender’s claims. The matchup against the Rams proved difficult for the Chargers, who failed to reach the end zone for the second consecutive game, contributing to their current 0-7 start to the season.
Statistical struggles for the Chargers offense
The recent loss highlighted broader offensive challenges for the team. Herbert, a former Offensive Rookie of the Year and two-time Pro Bowler, currently leads the NFL with 10 interceptions through seven games. His performance metrics have also dipped, with the quarterback currently ranked last in the league in QBR at 32.6.
Despite the team's offensive woes, Harbaugh has continued to express support for offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. The Chargers currently sit at the bottom of the league rankings, averaging 14.1 points per game and ranking second-to-last in total yardage with 2,018 yards. The team will look to address these issues as they attempt to secure their first win of the season.
