US EditionJustin Herbert expects to play with broken hand but Chargers and Eagles plan for contingencies
- On Nov. 30, 2025, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert fractured his non-throwing hand during the win over the Las Vegas Raiders and says he intends to play Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Herbert finished that game wearing a hard cast and protective glove, which forced the Chargers to operate from shotgun and pistol formations.
- Herbert underwent surgery Monday with plate and screws to stabilize the break, while backup Trey Lance worked with first‑team reps on Wednesday and is prepped for short‑yardage and goal‑line packages.
- With playoff implications looming, the Los Angeles Chargers say the situation carries caveats as they try to remain in the playoff race, while improved run blocking and two rushing scores offset quarterback limits.
- As opponents prepare, Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said they will plan for both Justin Herbert and Trey Lance, while Herbert joins other quarterbacks adapting to hand injuries with casts.
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Chargers, with or without Justin Herbert, plot to extend Eagles’ slump
Justin Herbert has a fractured hand, but his chances of playing Monday night are far from broken.Herbert is projected to have a strong chance of being in the lineup despite the break in his left (non-throwing) hand when his Los Angeles Chargers oppose the Philadelphia Eagles at Inglewood, Calif.The 27-year-old quarterback sustained the fracture during the first quarter of the Chargers' 31-14 home win over the Las Vegas Raiders last week. He left…
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Chargers, with or without Justin Herbert, plot to extend Eagles' slump
Justin Herbert has a fractured hand, but his chances of playing Monday night are far from broken.
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Justin Herbert expects to play with broken hand but Chargers and Eagles plan for contingencies
Both the Los Angeles Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles are accounting for Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert's broken bone in his non-throwing hand this week going into their game on Monday night.
Chargers Reveal Justin Herbert's Cast Amid Return To Practice After Surgery
Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Despite undergoing surgery to repair a fracture in his left hand, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is on track to play against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. The team remains confident, with offensive coordinator Greg Roman telling reporters, “For this game in particular, we’re really optimistic Justin is going to play” (Daniel Popper, The Athletic). Herbert missed only 10 snaps during Sunday’s 3…
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