Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert looked like an MVP candidate during the first half of Sunday night’s win over the Cincinnati Bengals. After the game that featured the Chargers putting “Chargering” to bed for good, running back J.K. Dobbins put it simply enough about Herbert, according to ESPN’s Kris Rhim: “Start the MVP talks.”

Justin Herbert had an extraordinary first half before the Chargers slumped and blew a 21-point lead to the Bengals, but the quarterback was clutch in the end.

It’s Johnston’s sixth touchdown of the season in just eight games, as the second-year receiver has emerged as one of Los Angeles’ top weapons. The Chargers’ other main threat, rookie receiver Ladd McConkey, went to the locker room with a shoulder injury prior to the touchdown drive.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert lined up and smoked the Cincinnati Bengals and an MVP-like Joe Burrow during the first half of Sunday’s primetime game. While Burrow entered the game with the MVP hype because of his gaudy stats on the 4-6 Bengals,

Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert take center stage Sunday night. Herbert got the better of Burrow in their only matchup previously. What's the key to victory on Sunday?

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert isn’t putting up gaudy numbers this season within the confines of Jim Harbaugh’s preferred offense. As expected, of course—but the MVP whispers are there,