Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will undergo a procedure to correct a broken bone in his hand after being hit during the team's win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The injury forced Herbert out of the game, with backup quarterback Trey Lance stepping in as relief. Initially, it was reported that Herbert had suffered an injury to his non-throwing hand, but he later returned to the game wearing a massive cast.
Despite the setback, the Chargers were able to secure a 31-14 victory and improve to 8-5 on the season, which puts them firmly in the playoff conversation. However, the looming challenge ahead may prove difficult for Herbert, who is expected to have surgery on Monday to correct the injury.
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh expressed uncertainty about whether Herbert will be able to play in their next game against the Philadelphia Eagles, stating that he is treating it as if he is playing on Monday. If the procedure is not invasive and Herbert's condition does not worsen, he may be able to wear a brace like the one he had on during his return to the Raiders game.
Herbert has previously suffered a broken finger in his non-throwing hand in 2023, which required season-ending surgery. The hope for the Chargers is that this injury will follow a similar trajectory and not result in a longer-term absence for Herbert. However, with only a few days until their next matchup, Herbert's status remains uncertain, leaving room for change by the time they face off against the Eagles.
Despite the setback, the Chargers were able to secure a 31-14 victory and improve to 8-5 on the season, which puts them firmly in the playoff conversation. However, the looming challenge ahead may prove difficult for Herbert, who is expected to have surgery on Monday to correct the injury.
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh expressed uncertainty about whether Herbert will be able to play in their next game against the Philadelphia Eagles, stating that he is treating it as if he is playing on Monday. If the procedure is not invasive and Herbert's condition does not worsen, he may be able to wear a brace like the one he had on during his return to the Raiders game.
Herbert has previously suffered a broken finger in his non-throwing hand in 2023, which required season-ending surgery. The hope for the Chargers is that this injury will follow a similar trajectory and not result in a longer-term absence for Herbert. However, with only a few days until their next matchup, Herbert's status remains uncertain, leaving room for change by the time they face off against the Eagles.
This injury drama is a perfect example of how player safety can become a major concern in professional sports 
. I mean, think about it - an NFL quarterback getting hit so hard that he breaks a bone in his hand? It's like they're more worried about winning games than protecting their own players' well-being 
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. The Chargers need to make sure they're not putting Herbert's long-term health at risk for the sake of winning a few more games 
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. If Herbert can't play due to lingering effects from the broken bone, it could be tough for them to make a deep run in the postseason. The NFL needs to take steps to prioritize player safety and prevent these types of injuries from happening in the first place 
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... Chargers are doing alright i guess but this is not what you want when you're in the playoffs... Justin Herbert was rockin' at the beginning of the season and now he's dealing with this mess... hope it's not too bad for him... if he has to go under the knife on monday, that's gonna be tough for them... can't say i'm surprised though, injuries happen especially when you're gettin' hit all over the field like that 
the hand injuries are always so unpredictable... 
it's crazy how his season could take a turn like this 
but still 8-5 is not bad 
and if he can get back to his normal self, i think chargers got a good shot at the playoffs 
maybe it'll be an interesting matchup 
hope this one doesn't turn into a season-ender, Chargers are still in contention for playoffs though so fingers crossed 
that this surgery goes smoothly and Herbert gets to lead his team into the postseason 
, cant believe herbert had to sit out a game with this stupid injury 
... fingers crossed the docz do a minimal procedure so he can get back on the field ASAP 
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. The Chargers have been playing really well this season and Herbert is such an important part of that team 
. And now they're saying he might not even make it for their next game against the Eagles?! 
What if this injury takes longer than just a few days to heal?!
. But seriously, can we please just take a deep breath and focus on getting Justin Herbert back to 100% ASAP?! 
A few more days to heal would've been better, you know? Now they're relying on him to be good as new in just 3-4 days... 
meanwhile in real life gotta feel bad for herbert, hope that surgery goes smooth and he can get back to throwing with ease 
. Fingers crossed (lol) Herbert makes a speedy recovery so he can get back to throwing touchdowns for the Chargers 
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. Can't wait to see how this plays out, Chargers are doing well but this injury could change everything 
. Trey Lance did good fill-in though 
. The fact that they were able to win with him out is awesome though, it shows how deep their team is.