Justin Herbert sets NFL milestone as fastest player to 1,500 career completions

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Nov 7, 2023, 23:25 IST

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Justin Herbert, the star quarterback of the Los Angeles Chargers, has become the fastest player in NFL history to reach 1,500 career completions. He achieved this milestone during a game against the New York Jets. Herbert completed his 1,500th pass in just his 57th NFL game, surpassing the previous record held by Patrick Mahomes and Matthew Stafford.

Justin Herbert sets NFL milestone as fastest player to 1,500 career completions

Justin Herbert (AFP Photo)

NEW DELHI: Los Angeles Chargers' star quarterback Justin Herbert has etched his name in the annals of NFL history by becoming the fastest player to reach 1,500 career completions. Herbert achieved this remarkable feat during the electrifying Monday night clash against the New York Jets, further solidifying his status as one of the league's most promising talents.
The history-making moment unfolded in the third quarter of the game when Herbert completed a poised 4-yard screen pass to his trusted wide receiver, Keenan Allen.This completion marked Herbert's 1,500th career pass in just his 57th NFL game. The record-breaking accomplishment places him in a league of his own, surpassing the previous record held jointly by Patrick Mahomes and Matthew Stafford, who achieved the milestone in their 62nd games.
However, Herbert's impressive journey doesn't end with this groundbreaking record. As the game against the Jets unfolded, Herbert was tantalizingly close to eclipsing yet another significant NFL milestone. With 199 yards passing needed to surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Marino's impressive tally of 16,177 yards, Herbert's performance in the Monday night showdown brought him within striking distance.

The legendary Peyton Manning holds the all-time record with 16,418 yards, and Herbert is poised to challenge Manning's record in the Chargers' upcoming game against the Detroit Lions next Sunday.
In this record-breaking atmosphere, wide receiver Keenan Allen was also on the cusp of etching his name in Chargers' history. With just 70 yards receiving needed to achieve the remarkable 10,000-yard milestone for his career, Allen's journey to the record books was drawing closer. Should Allen successfully reach this milestone, he will become the fastest player in franchise history to attain this impressive mark, achieving it in his 134th game.
Justin Herbert's meteoric rise continues to captivate NFL fans and analysts alike, as he redefines the quarterback position with his exceptional skills and ability to break records at an astonishing pace.
(With AP inputs)

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