Justin Herbert's four-interception performance in the Los Angeles Chargers wild-card loss will go down as an ugly, memorable performance. However, is there a deeper meaning behind the dreadful performance?

Despite helping lead the Chargers to 11 victories — their most since 2018 — it has been a mixed season statistically for Herbert. He averaged a career-low 227.6 passing yards per game, but has a career-best 101.7 passer rating.