5 toughest quarterbacks Broncos will face in 2022
![Dec 27, 2020; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass against the Denver Broncos during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Dec 27, 2020; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass against the Denver Broncos during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Fpredominantlyorange-com-2Fwp-content-2Fuploads-2Fimagn-images-2F2017-2F07-2F15365746-850x560-ddd564bee355498a5eecc3a75c5727339f66ac62af6feb11280781fb03a456bf.jpg)
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Justin Herbert- Weeks 6 and 18
Though he has yet to lead the Los Angeles Chargers to the playoffs, the general consensus is that Justin Herbert is probably a top-five quarterback in the NFL. The Broncos must see him twice, including in the season finale in a game that could be incredibly important.
Herbert can sling the ball all over the field. He is a guy that could pass for 5,000 yards every season and he has the pieces around him to do it with Keenan Allen, Mike Williams and a very good pass-catching running back in Austin Ekeler.
In two games against the Broncos last season, Herbert completed 50-of-75 passes for 540 yards with four touchdowns. The Broncos were able to intercept him twice. But with one more year now under his belt and a team looking to make a deep run this year, Herbert is on a short list of potential league MVP candidates.
The Broncos will need to bring their best against him this season. Twice.