Chargers Justin Herbert ties Baker Mayfield s rookie passing record in Week 15 win vs. Raiders
Herbert tied the record while leading the Chargers to victory
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Justin Herbert s memorable rookie season now includes an NFL record. In Thursday night s game against the Raiders, the Chargers quarterback tied Baker Mayfield s rookie record by throwing his 27th touchdown pass. He also rushed for a score in overtime to lead Los Angele to a 30-27 win over the Raiders.
Herbert, who entered the game with 25 touchdown passes, started the game with a 10-yard touchdown pass to tight end Hunter Henry. He tied Mayfield s record just before halftime after connecting with receiver Tyron Johnson on a 26-yard pass. In overtime, Herbert s 53-yard completion to receiver Jalen Guyton set up his game-winning touchdown run.
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Rookie quarterback Justin Herbert sneaked into the end zone for the game-winning touchdown in overtime as the banged-up San Diego Chargers beat Las Vegas 30-27, dealing a crushing blow to the Raiders slim playoff hopes.
The 22-year-old Herbert set the stage for the winning touchdown with a 53-yard strike to receiver Jalen Guyton, who was stopped at the Raiders two-yard line.
After fumbling the ball on the previous play, Herbert then capped the game-winning drive by leaping over a pile of players the ball just barely breaking the plane of the goal line with 89 seconds left in overtime.
2020/12/18 13:03 Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry, right, embraces quarterback Justin Herbert (10) after defeating the Las Vegas Raiders in overtime of an N. Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry, right, embraces quarterback Justin Herbert (10) after defeating the Las Vegas Raiders in overtime of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker) Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry (86) and running back Joshua Kelley (27) celebrate after a teammate recovered a Los Angeles Chargers fumbl. Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry (86) and running back Joshua Kelley (27) celebrate after a teammate recovered a Los Angeles Chargers fumble in overtime of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw two touchdown passes in the first half Thursday against the Las Vegas Raiders. (AP Photo/David Becker)AP
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Justin Herbert etched his name into the NFL record books Thursday night.
The Los Angeles Chargers’ quarterback fired a 26-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Tyron Johnson in the second quarter.
Justin Herbert s second TD of the first half!
Herbert has now tied the record for most passing TDs in a rookie season. #BoltUp
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