Justin Herbert Undergoes Testing for Possible Finger Fracture

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert left Sunday’s game with a hand injury that may involve a fracture, ESPN Deportes reported.

Herbert exited the fourth quarter of the 44-22 loss to the Houston Texans due to an injury to the middle finger on his left, non-throwing hand, according to ESPN. The injury occurred following several hits during the contest.

Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh indicated that the team is awaiting medical results to determine the severity of the damage. “It could be a fracture, we’ll find out,” Harbaugh said, according to both ESPN and ahoramismo.com.

While Herbert told reporters he wanted to remain in the game, Harbaugh noted that he made the decision to remove the quarterback from the field, ESPN reported. ESPN’s Adam Schefter confirmed that Herbert is undergoing further medical testing to clarify the diagnosis.

Despite the uncertainty, Herbert expressed optimism regarding his availability for the upcoming schedule. He told reporters he does not believe the injury will prevent him from playing next week against the Baltimore Ravens on “Monday Night Football.” Herbert added that he will do everything possible to ensure he is “100 percent” for the Week 10 matchup, ahoramismo.com reported.

The injury occurred during a difficult performance for the quarterback. Herbert was sacked eight times during the game, which according to ESPN Insights, marked the highest number of sacks in his career and the most for a Chargers quarterback since Dan Fouts in 1976.

The game also saw Herbert throw his 11th interception of the season, a figure that leads the NFL, according to ESPN. This mark also extended his streak to eight consecutive games with at least one interception, a run of games that ahoramismo.com noted is the longest such streak since Peyton Manning in 2015.

Before leaving the game, Herbert recorded 193 passing yards, one touchdown, and one interception. His touchdown pass represented the Chargers’ first trip to the end zone in three games, ESPN reported.

Backup quarterback DJ Uiagalelei took over the offense when Herbert exited with the Chargers trailing by 20 points. The former Florida State quarterback completed two of seven passes during his relief appearance, ahoramismo.com reported.

Uiagalelei provided a late spark by throwing a 15-yard touchdown pass on his first offensive series, helping the team score late in the game, ahoramismo.com reported.

With the loss, the Chargers have fallen to an 0-8 record for the season.

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