3 Bold Predictions for Cowboys vs. Chargers Week 6 Monday Night Football Game
3. Dallas Picks Off Justin Herbert
Chargers QB Justin Herbert has been one of the NFL's most accurate passers to begin the 2023 campaign. He went an astounding 90-of-121 (74.3%) over the first three games, racking up 939 yards, 6 touchdowns and zero interceptions as well.
However, Herbert took a big step back in Week 4. Facing a less-than-scary Chargers defense, the former No. 6 pick struggled mightily, completing just 13-of-24 passes (54.2%) for 167 yards and a TD. Even more notably, Herbert threw his first Interception of the year.
It wasn't just a bad pass, but the quarterback also fractured his non-throwing hand on the play. He admitted it had some impact on him during the game, which adds a variable that could affect his performance against Dallas.
With a wounded QB on the menu, the Cowboys' defense is in a great spot to record another INT in Week 6. This unit is tied for the second-most picks in the league at seven, all of which have been by members of this ballhawking secondary.
Six of these interceptions have been by non-Trevon Diggs players as well, with DaRon Bland (3 INTs) stepping up in a major way, while Jayron Kearse, Stephon Gilmore and Malik Hooker have hauled in one apiece.
As Austin Ekeler works his way back from injury, LA is sure to be pass-heavy again on Monday. With the potentially hampered Herbert throwing against this talented secondary, an interception is certainly possible.
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