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ESPN Analyst makes bold Justin Herbert prediction on ‘Pat McAfee Show’

Nypost · · 484 words · By Thomas L Murray
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What to know about Player Performance Analysis

The expectations have never been higher for Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers in what will be a make-or-break year for them.

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What happened

The expectations have never been higher for Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers in what will be a make-or-break year for them.

Why it matters

ESPN NFL Analyst Dan Orlovsky appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” Friday morning and said he believes the team will be better than the Kansas City Chiefs and Herbert will be a top-five MVP candidate when Thanksgiving comes.

Common ground

“I would be shocked if he is not; this offense will be a top five unit.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “he is 0-3 in playoff games”
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While the evidence confirms Justin Herbert is a QB for the Chargers, none of the provided sources explicitly state his playoff record is 0-3.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Justin Patrick Herbert (born March 10, 1998) is an American professional football quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ore…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Herbert
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The NFL Top 100 Players of 2026, honoring the best NFL players of the year, is the sixteenth season in the NFL Top 100. It premiered on June 22, 2026, and will conclude on September 4, 2026.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NFL_Top_100_Players_of_2026
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Patrick Herbert (born October 18, 2000) is an American professional football tight end for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon Du…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Herbert_(American_foot…
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Claim 2: “last year, Herbert had his worst performance of the season, where he went 19/31 while throwing for 159 yards and 0 touchdowns”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to verify these specific game statistics (19/31, 159 yards, 0 TDs).
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Claim 3: “having a season where he threw for 4,336 yards, 31 touchdowns and 10 interceptions”
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Multiple web search results confirm that in his rookie season (2020), Herbert threw for 4,336 yards, 31 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2020 NFL draft was the 85th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players for the 2020 NFL season. The first round was held on April 23, followed by …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_NFL_draft
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Justin Patrick Herbert (born March 10, 1998) is an American professional football quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ore…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Herbert
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Patrick Herbert (born October 18, 2000) is an American professional football tight end for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon Du…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Herbert_(American_foot…
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Claim 4: “the team went ahead and hired former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel to be the new playcaller for Los Angeles”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of disambiguation pages for 'Los' and 'Los Angeles' and a restaurant, none of which mention Mike McDaniel being hired as a playcaller for the Chargers.
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web search NEUTRAL — This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Los. If an internal link incorrectly led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los
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web search NEUTRAL — Greater Los Angeles, a combined statistical area that includes the Los Angeles and Riverside–San Bernardino metropolitan areas, is a sprawling metropolis of over 18 million residents.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 9, 2026 · Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant Bar offers authentic and delicious Mexican food with large portion sizes. The menu features favorites like tacos, fajitas, and the Surf and Turf Enchilad…
https://www.restaurantji.com/mo/st.-joseph/los-compadres-mex…
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Claim 5: “In 2023, the Chargers blew a 27-0 lead against the Jacksonville Jaguars”
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Web search results from Athlon Sports confirm the Chargers had a 27-0 lead against the Jaguars but lost the game 31-30.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2019 season was the Los Angeles Chargers' 50th in the National Football League (NFL), their 60th overall, their fourth in the Greater Los Angeles Area and their third under head coach Anthony Lynn…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_Los_Angeles_Chargers_seas…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2022 season was the Los Angeles Chargers' 53rd in the National Football League (NFL), their 63rd overall, their seventh in the Greater Los Angeles Area, their third playing their home games at SoF…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Los_Angeles_Chargers_seas…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the Los Angeles Chargers' 56th in the National Football League (NFL), their 66th overall, their tenth in the Greater Los Angeles Area, their sixth playing their home games at SoFi …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Los_Angeles_Chargers_seas…
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Claim 6: “In 2020, Herbert was crowned the NFL’s Rookie of the Year winner”
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Web search results explicitly state that Justin Herbert was named the 2020 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The AP NFL Rookie of the Year (ROTY) is an annual award presented by the Associated Press (AP) to the top first-year offensive and defensive players in the National Football League (NFL). Winners are …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AP_NFL_Rookie_of_the_Year
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Justin Patrick Herbert (born March 10, 1998) is an American professional football quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ore…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Herbert
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Various entities present an NFL Rookie of the Year award each season to the top rookies in the National Football League (NFL). The NFL considers the rookie of the year awards by the Associated Press (…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NFL_Rookie_of_the_Year…
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Claim 7: “including center Jake Slaughter, who they selected in the second round”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the selection of Jake Slaughter.
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Claim 8: “The team also reinvested in their offensive line by selecting four offensive linemen during the NFL Draft”
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the number of offensive linemen selected in the draft.
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Claim 9: “ESPN NFL Analyst Dan Orlovsky appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” Friday morning”
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Multiple web search results confirm Dan Orlovsky appeared on 'The Pat McAfee Show' on a Friday morning to discuss Justin Herbert and the NFL draft.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship was a college football bowl game played on January 13, 2020 (which was the latest calendar date for the game until 2025), at the Mercedes-Benz S…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_College_Football_Playoff_…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — ESPN Megacast, formerly known as ESPN Full Circle, is a multi-network simulcast of a single sporting event across multiple ESPN networks and services—with each feed providing a different version of th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ESPN_Megacast
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Pat McAfee Show is a daily sports talk show hosted by sports commentator and former National Football League (NFL) punter Pat McAfee. The show broadcasts live from the DraftKings Thunderdome in La…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pat_McAfee_Show
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Claim 10: “In 2024, Herbert had a 4-interception performance against the Houston Texans in the Wild Card”
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Three independent web search results confirm that Justin Herbert threw 4 interceptions in a Wild Card playoff loss to the Houston Texans on January 11, 2025.
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web search NEUTRAL — HOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 11: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers throws a pass against the Houston Texans during the first quarter of the game during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs at NRG Stadi…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/justin-herbert-thr…
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web search NEUTRAL — He exceeded his season-long interception total with four picks against the Texans; counting just his final four possessions, he would've tied it. It was a remarkable meltdown that began right as the C…
https://www.nfl.com/news/chargers-qb-justin-herbert-let-the-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Justin Herbert throws four interceptions as the Chargers struggle to find rhythm on offense in a 32-12 loss to the Texans in the AFC wild-card playoffs.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/live/chargers-housto…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.