FOXBORO — Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo has had moments when he’s probably revealed too much to the media, but he played it smart for the second straight week when asked to compare his rookie quarterback,

He’s long been one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks, but he always felt like he played a bit more ... buttoned up. Herbert is often going to get through his entire progression, choosing to safely check it down rather than try and extend for more explosive plays.

As The 33rd Team pointed out, Herbert suffers from the second-most dropped passes in the NFL behind only Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love:

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh says quarterback Justin Herbert's "incredible" effort was key in the team's Thursday night win over the Denver Broncos.

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh was an NFL quarterback for 15 years and had some good moments, but he was never as good a player as the quarterback he coaches now, Justin Herbert.

Relive the LA Chargers' dramatic win vs the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Week 13 of the 2024 NFL season in this mini-movie. Experience all of the biggest plays in the game from Justin Herbert, Derwin James, Jr., Tarheeb Still, and Scott ...

On Thursday night in Los Angeles, the 26-year-old quarterback helped the Chargers mount an 11-point comeback, leading his offense to 21 straight points on the Broncos' defense in the second half. Herbert threw for 284 yards and two touchdowns in the win.

Justin Herbert passed for 284 yards and two touchdowns, including a go-ahead 19-yarder to Derius Davis early in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Chargers got closer to wrapping up a playoff spot by rallying past the Denver Broncos 34-27 on Thursday night.

The Chargers star quarterback delivered a hype pregame speech that showed off a different side of his personality

The Los Angeles Chargers have inched closer to securing a playoff spot in the AFC thanks to their 34-27 win over the Denver Broncos that moved them to 9-6 on the season. That winn

Justin Herbert leads the Los Angeles Chargers to a pivotal divisional win over the Denver Broncos on 'Thursday Night Football'

Justin Herbert worked some real magic on Thursday night against the Denver Broncos. In the fourth quarter of his team’s Week 16 game, the Los Angeles Chargers star quarterback Herbert went viral for a gravity-defying touchdown throw.