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Los Angeles Chargers

0 Super Bowls 1 AFC Title 1960 Founded
Starting QB
Justin Herbert
31.1
#16 in the NFL

Los Angeles Chargers All-Time Quarterback Rankings

43 Quarterbacks 2 Current
Rank Player Rating Season Fantasy Playoffs Overall Years
1 43.6 Good Great Average Slaps 16
2 36.6 Average Average Average Slaps 15
3 32.4 Good Average Average Chill 6
4 31.1 Great Good Subpar Delulu 6
5
Tobin Rote
30.3 Good Average Average Delulu 2
6 29.0 Average Good Subpar Delulu 5
7 25.4 Great Subpar Subpar Delulu 1
8 17.8 Average Average Non-Factor NPC 11
9 16.5 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 4
10 16.4 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 1
11 16.4 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 3
12 15.3 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor NPC 2
13 15.1 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor NPC 2
14 14.9 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor NPC 2
15 9.4 Average Subpar Non-Factor NPC 3
16 9.2 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
17 8.9 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
18
Easton Stick
8.8 Non-Factor Average Non-Factor Cooked 2
19
Ed Luther
8.8 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
20 8.7 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 3
21 8.5 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
22 8.3 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
23 8.3 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 3
24
Mike Kelley
8.2 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
25
Sean Salisbury
8.0 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
26 7.9 Non-Factor Average Non-Factor Cooked 2
27 7.8 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 2
28 7.8 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
29 7.6 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 3
30 7.6 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
31 7.6 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 2
32 7.4 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
33 7.4 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 2
34
Jesse Freitas
7.1 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 2
35 7.1 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
36 6.9 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 3
37 6.7 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
38 6.5 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
39 6.3 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
40 5.4 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 2
41 5.1 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
42 5.0 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
43 5.0 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 3

Frequently Asked Questions About the Los Angeles Chargers

How does Justin Herbert compare to Philip Rivers?

Justin Herbert is the current starter while Philip Rivers is the franchise legend, and team decision-makers view Herbert as the quarterback to lead this era as the Chargers enter the playoffs against New England.

How good is the Chargers offensive line now?

The Chargers’ offensive line has been heavily shuffled by injuries, using more combinations than any team and losing starting tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt, which is a major concern against the Patriots’ pass rush.

Will the Chargers draft another quarterback?

The Chargers are expected to focus premium resources on protecting Justin Herbert and upgrading other positions, making significant early-round investment at quarterback unlikely barring a value pick for long-term depth.

What offensive system do the Chargers run now?

Under Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers emphasize a physical, balanced offense with a strong run game and play-action, complemented by a defense-driven, field-position-focused overall philosophy heading into the Patriots playoff matchup.

Who is Justin Herbert’s backup quarterback?

Easton Stick is the primary backup behind Justin Herbert, with additional organizational depth options including Dan Fouts, Jack Kemp, Marty Domres, Dick Wood, Ed Luther, Mark Malone, Mike Kelley, Sean Salisbury, Cliff Olander, Craig Whelihan, Jesse Freitas, Rick Neuheisel, Tom Flick, Wayne Clark, and Trey Lance.