US EditionQB Justin Herbert breaks bone in left hand, but he's optimistic about playing for Chargers next week
- On Monday, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will undergo surgery to repair a fracture in his left, non-throwing hand.
- Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn's tackle on a 1-yard scramble sent Justin Herbert's hand to the turf, and he briefly left for locker room evaluation, missing eight plays before returning with a protective glove.
- Despite leaving briefly, Justin Herbert returned with a protective glove and completed key drives, finishing 15-of-20 for 151 yards and two touchdowns in the Chargers' 31-14 win.
- Harbaugh said he is optimistic Herbert could play next week if the break stabilizes, but final clearance won't be known until later this week; Herbert is treating Monday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles as if he'll play.
- A past season-ending procedure in 2023 raises the stakes for Justin Herbert's recovery, as a less invasive repair may allow a protective brace with the Chargers in playoff position with five games to play.
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Chargers QB Justin Herbert Breaks Silence on Maxx Crosby Incident After Announcing Injury Update
The Los Angeles Chargers’ and Las Vegas Raiders’ rivalry stretches deep. In Week 13, these age-old tempers rose again. Maxx Crosby shoved Justin Herbert to the turf long after the play stopped, and the crowd roared as both sidelines reacted. Now, after the game, Herbert has spoken about the incident. “It was an emotional game… Emotions got the best of us. I got a ton of respect for him as a player.” Justin said. “I could’ve kept my cool a little…
Chargers QB Justin Herbert suffers fractured hand in advance of Week 14 matchup with Eagles
In the Los Angeles Chargers' Week 13 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, Justin Herbert exited with an injury to his left (non-throwing) hand, but later returned to the game.
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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert broke a bone in his non-throwing hand in the first quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders and threw for 151 yards on Sunday – 94 yards less than his season average.
NBC 11 Sports: Chargers bounce back against Raiders, Cardinals unable to mount comeback
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Los Angeles Chargers got a big 31-14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders and now hold onto the fifth seed in the AFC playoff standings. Justin Herbert broke a bone in his non-throwing hand and is expected to get surgery on Monday, but not miss any games. The Arizona Cardinals continue to make strides for a top draft spot with another loss. This time it comes at the hands of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by a score of 20-17. …
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