The problem with how people analyze Herbert is that they isolate one bad throw and judge his entire performance through the lens of that play, completely ignoring everything that led up to it. Look at the beating he took on previous drives and how that inevitably affects a quarterback’s decision-making. His receivers struggled to create separation all game. There’s clearly a lack of chemistry and timing between them. Throughout the second half, he’s gone through his progressions only to find nobody open, resulting in sacks, fumbles, and brutal hits. When he’s tried to extend plays with his legs or buy time for someone to get open, he’s ended up getting dragged down from behind, aggravating his ankle. That matters when evaluating the interception. You can’t ignore the cumulative effect of constant pressure, physical punishment, broken plays, and the frustration of having nowhere to go with the football. Eventually, a quarterback starts pressing, forcing throws he historically wouldn’t make, rushing throws and misreading the defense. It’s like watching a fighter get beaten up for several rounds before abandoning his defense and trying to get a knockout. You can criticize the final punch, but ignoring everything that led to that moment is terrible analysis.