In training camp this season, the Falcons were shopping Heinicke, who lost his backup job when Atlanta brought in Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. The Falcons reached a deal with the Chargers, who traded a sixth-round pick for Heinicke to backup Herbert.

The stats say Justin Herbert is elite. But the Chargers QB is still seeking his first playoff win. Will he get it this weekend?

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.

One area the Los Angeles Chargers will look to upgrade over the offseason is their offensive weapons. They found a gem in Ladd McConkey, who's dominated during his rookie season and is looking to carry his momentum into the Chargers' playoff game on Saturday against the Houston Texans.

Heading into their Wild Card matchup against the Houston Texans on Saturday, the Los Angeles Chargers received a mixed bag of injury updates, including the game designation for one of Justin Herbert’s key receivers,

From breaking records on the field to signing million-dollar deals with top brands, Justin Herbert has built a financial empire that goes beyond football. Discover how this QB became a millionaire and his current net worth.