Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has made national headlines for phenomenal performances the past four weeks.
Herbert has earned three NFL Rookie of the Week awards within that time, and he now sits atop of betting odds to win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
According to Sports Betting Dime, Herbert is the frontrunner at +125 while Bengals’ Joe Burrow trails him at +260.
Behind those two, there’s a significant gap. Chiefs’ Clyde Edwards-Helaire has +700 odds, and both Cowboys’ Ceedee Lamb and Jaguars’ James Robinson have +1500 odds.
Herbert has shocked the nation with his play. Many thought that he needed a year to transition to the NFL. But he debunked that narrative not long after he was thrust into the action in Week 2 against the Chiefs.
In four starts, Herbert has thrown for 1,195 passing yards with nine passing touchdowns and has added another touchdown on the ground.
While Herbert has yet to pick up his first professional win, he has been the main reason why Los Angeles has been in every game and has come within one score against top teams like the Chiefs and Buccaneers.
“I belong out here,” Herbert said. “Do things right on and off the field, you prepare, you work hard, you eat the right food, you work hard in the weight room and good things will happen. It’s unfortunate that we haven’t won any but I know they’re coming.”
