Justin Herbert’s rough start to the 2026 season got a little more uncomfortable in Seattle, where a Seahawks fan crossed the line with a personal shot that quickly went viral.
The moment came at Lumen Field during the Week 4 matchup, as Herbert ran onto the field and a fan leaning over the railing decided to go after him with a bizarre, food-flavored insult. The heckle landed in full view of the crowd and the cameras, with the spectator shouting: “Hey Herbert!
Herbert! Two meatball subs, man, you’re just as bad as your girl.”
It was the kind of trash talk that was loud, specific and meant to sting. And with the Chargers already sitting at 0-4 under new head coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, Herbert did not have much room for another bad day.
The numbers have been ugly all season. Through four games, Herbert has completed 59.6% of his passes for 816 yards, with six interceptions and only four touchdown throws. He has looked uncomfortable in the team’s revamped offense, and the results have matched the eye test.
Against Seattle, he finished 19 of 31 for 189 yards and one touchdown, but the mistakes piled up fast. Herbert threw two first-half interceptions, including one on the Chargers’ opening offensive snap. He was also sacked four times, losing 35 yards in the process.
By the end of the afternoon, the turnovers had done their damage, and the Chargers’ winless start rolled on at 0-4.
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