Quentin Lake Says Rams Expected Justin Herbert Interceptions

Los Angeles Rams safety Quentin Lake described Justin Herbert's passing performance as unusually poor after the Rams defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 24-9 last Sunday. Lake recorded one of two interceptions against the Chargers quarterback, whose team continued to struggle offensively during its winless season.

Speaking on the St. Brown podcast hosted by Amon-Ra and Equanimeous St. Brown, Lake shared his assessment of Herbert's performance and explained how the Rams defense approached the matchup.

Lake used a colorful comparison to describe the opportunities presented by Herbert's passing during the game.

"He was throwing deli meat out there," Lake said.

The Rams safety also suggested that the defense anticipated multiple interception opportunities while preparing for the Chargers. His assessment reflected the defensive expectations entering the matchup.

"He's seeing ghosts. I don't know what's going on, but we knew we were gonna get a couple. At least one," Lake said.

Herbert's latest performance added to his growing interception total. According to the source report, the Chargers quarterback has thrown 10 interceptions this season, highlighting the difficulties facing the Los Angeles offense.

The Chargers' offensive struggles have also extended beyond turnovers. Heading into Week 9, they had scored the fewest points in the NFL, according to the report.

The team was also experiencing an extended scoring drought, having gone 27 consecutive possessions without recording a touchdown.

Despite Herbert's individual struggles, the Rams capitalized on the defensive opportunities and secured a 15-point victory. The 24-9 result further underscored the contrast between Los Angeles' defensive performance and the Chargers' ongoing offensive difficulties.