Quarterback Justin Herbert has carried much of the offensive burden for the Chargers this season. Through 15 games he has thrown for 3,491 yards with 25 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Off the field, Herbert’s personal life attracted attention this fall when the quarterback and pop singer Madison Beer were first publicly linked.

The Los Angeles Chargers lost to the Houston Texans 20-16 on Saturday, ending former Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert's chances at winning the AFC West t

The Houston Texans have beaten the Los Angeles Chargers 20-16 on the road, clinching a playoff berth. The Texans scored 14 of their 20 points in the opening 10 minutes of the game, as C.J. Stroud hit Jayden Higgins for a 75-yard touchdown and then Jaylin Noel for a 43-yard score.

Justin Herbert struggled through the first half of the Los Angeles Chargers' Week 17 matchup against the Houston Texans on Saturday

On the Chargers' third offensive play, Danielle Hunter came around the edge to sack Justin Herbert, who got up favoring his surgically repaired left hand. The Texans got the ball back and needed just four plays to score again, this time a 43-yarder from Stroud to his other rookie wide receiver out of Iowa State, Jaylin Noel.

Justin Herbert has displayed true grit, toughness and talent. Most importantly, the Chargers are winning and the NFL is taking notice.

Following their 20-13 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 17, the Denver Broncos are now set to close out the regular season at home against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 18. The NFL finally announced the date,