• Odds For Nfl Defensive Rookie Of The Year

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The Los Angeles Chargers suffered through a rough season. However, one of the mishaps the team encountered led to it finding its quarterback of the present and future.

That player, Justin Herbert, was named Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year on Thursday. The award is based on a fan vote conducted at NFL.com.

The sixth overall pick out of Oregon would not have gotten such a quick chance to take over as a starter except for an accident in September when a team doctor punctured one of Tyrod Taylor’s lungs before a game.

The mishap led to Herbert being thrust into the starter role minutes before the game, and he performed beautifully.

Herbert set the record for the most passing touchdowns by a rookie quarterback (31) and most total touchdowns by a rookie QB in NFL history (36.) Additionally, he notched the most completions (396) and second-most passing yards (4,336) by a rookie quarterback in league history.

Odds For Nfl Defensive Rookie Of The Year

Herbert was one of five finalists for the honor. The others were Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson, Indianapolis Colts running back Johnathan Taylor and Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young.