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Justin Herbert's Passes Get 'Subway Treatment' After Hit vs Rams

Justin Herbert's Passes Get 'Subway Treatment' After Hit vs Rams
World Sports · 13:33:32 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was hit while throwing during Sunday's game against the Rams at SoFi Stadium, prompting Los Angeles Times columnist Chuck Schilken to quip that Herbert's passes are receiving the "Subway treatment" — first a "meatball sub" reference, now "deli meat."

The metaphor highlights the pressure Herbert faced in the matchup, though the source does not provide further details on the game's outcome or Herbert's performance beyond the hit.

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