For all their ills, the Chargers are in first place.

Justin Herbert is why.

Herbert seems to have gone to school on how AFC stars Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen overcome pass rushers. In his sixth NFL season and second year under ex-NFL quarterback Jim Harbaugh, the quarterback is solving problems with rare anticipation and reactions.

How was Herbert able to defeat a fierce pass rush Sunday and thus enable Ladd McConkey’s long gain, Cameron Dicker’s decisive field goal and the 29-27 road victory over the Miami Dolphins?

Let’s start here: Being 6-foot-6, agile and strong gave him an edge.

Before the ball was snapped, Herbert saw that the Dolphins’ top-two pass rushers were lined up together to his right.

When Herbert took the shotgun snap and dropped back, his height improved his abil

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