What happened: The Arizona Cardinals secured a 26 to 14 victory, holding Justin Herbert to a subpar performance. Following the final whistle, analyst Ran Carthon publicly questioned whether he still belongs in the true franchise quarterback conversation.

Why it matters: Early season struggles are exposing significant flaws in his ability to elevate the offense. If he cannot consistently execute against defenses in the regular season, the debate over his ultimate ceiling will only grow louder.