KANSAS CITY (AP) - Justin Herbert had just turned 10 years old when Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne was drafted by the Miami Dolphins.
Think that’s wild?
Herbert was still only in high school the last time Henne started an NFL game, which was September 2014.
It’ll be quite the matchup Sunday when the 22-year-old Herbert, who has surpassed all expectations in his rookie season, starts for the Chargers in Kansas City.
Drafted out of Oregon, Herbert has thrown for more than 4,000 yards this season to go with 28 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
Opposite him will be the 35-year-old Henne, who gets the nod at QB as the Chiefs elect to rest their starters with the No. 1 seed and a first-round by the in the NFC playoffs already secured. Henne says he’ll enjoy this opportunity.
"You go out there and play one play at a time," Henne said. "Do the best to your capability. If you get beat one play, come back the next play and beat the defender up. Just gotta be you. Don't be somebody else, and just go out and have some fun."
Henne is 18-35 in his NFL career as a starting quarterback. He’s thrown 58 touchdowns and 63 interceptions in 70 games (53 starts) with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Miami Dolphins. He's been with Kansas City since 2018.
The Chiefs and Chargers kick off from Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday at 3:25 p.m.