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Throwback Thursday: Justin Herbert ties rookie record for TD passes vs. Raiders

The last time the Chargers faced the Raiders, quarterback Justin Herbert tied Baker Mayfield’s single-season rookie record for touchdown passes in NFL history by throwing his 27th touchdown pass just before halftime.

The former Oregon product threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Tyron Johnson in the second quarter of the game to tie Mayfield’s record last December.

Herbert entered the game with 25 touchdown passes, and a 10-yard touchdown pass to tight end Hunter Henry set up his notable rookie accomplishment.

The game was down to the wire between the Bolts and the Raiders; however, Herbert had a game-winning touchdown run in overtime to lead the Chargers to a 30-27 win against Vegas.