Herbert

2022 - 9 - 15

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Justin Herbert injury update: Chargers QB suffers apparent injury vs ... (Sporting News)

Herbert finished out the game, but it wasn't pretty.

Herbert was clearly hobbled by the hit, and looked to be in pain on the sideline. “And to stand in there and make plays— that’s the quarterback that’s leading us.” He was hit four times by the Chiefs defense, some of which clearly left their mark.

Justin Herbert to Undergo Tests After Apparent Rib/Chest Injury, per ... (Sports Illustrated)

The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback pushed through obvious discomfort to finish Thursday night's game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Depending on the severity of the injury, Herbert will have a chance to return in Week 3 after the Chargers have a few extra days off. ET, giving the star quarterback a bit of extra time to rest up before attempting to get back on the field. Even after the injury appeared to take place, Herbert was remarkably effective. Herbert battled through noticeable pain after taking a hit to his midsection on a tackle by Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna with just over five minutes remaining. “A couple of important things here: just because his X-rays are negative, if that is the case, doesn’t mean he’s out of the woods,” Rapoport said on NFL Network Friday morning. Los Angeles coach Brandon Staley said that Herbert underwent X-rays on his chest following the game, which are believed to have come back negative, per Rapoport.

Ian Rapoport Offers Injury Update On Chargers Quarterback Justin ... (The Spun)

As if losing last night's big game against the Kansas City Chiefs wasn't bad enough, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert suffered an injury in ...

Justin Herbert completed 69-percent of his passes for 334 yards and three touchdowns on the road in Kansas City. Rapoport said that Herbert is set to undergo more tests today. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, X-rays taken after the game for damage were negative.

Chargers' Herbert bruised and battered in 27-24 loss in KC (USA TODAY)

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert held his left arm tightly to his ribs while going into the trainer's room for...

The Chiefs had just kicked a field goal to knot the game 17-all early in the fourth quarter when Herbert marched his team back down field. The Chiefs added a field goal on their ensuing possession, but Herbert gamely kept the Chargers alive when he marched them 73 yards in just over 2 minutes for a touchdown. Herbert was hurt midway through the fourth quarter, when he unloaded a pass to tight end Gerald Everett and was crushed by Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna.

Chargers' Justin Herbert to get X-rays after taking big hit in loss to ... (New York Post)

Justin Herbert was expected to get X-rays after getting crushed by Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna in the fourth quarter of their loss to the Chiefs.

The Chiefs had just kicked a field goal to knot the game 17-all early in the fourth quarter when Herbert led his team back down field. “When he’s matched up in the flat, the tight end has the option to come back in. The Chiefs added a field goal to stretch the lead, but Herbert kept the Chargers alive when he marched them 73 yards in just over 2 minutes for a touchdown. After the teams swapped punts, Herbert was trying to unload a pass to tight end Gerald Everett when Danna came free up the middle and landed on his ribs. Watson took the pick 99 yards the other direction for a touchdown that gave Kansas City a 24-17 lead — its first of the night. “It was just a tough NFL game and he took some big hits.

Who is Justin Herbert's backup QB if Chargers star misses time due ... (For The Win)

This might be the question you're asking on Friday morning after seeing Justin Herbert get hit by the Kansas City Chiefs' Mike Danna, which led to Herbert ...

And he’s made A LOT of money in the process: Daniel came out of Missouri as an undrafted free agent in 2009. Since then, he’s played for six teams in his career: The Saints, the Chiefs, the Bears, the Lions, the Eagles and the Chargers.

Justin Herbert's 'superhuman' effort can't mask Chargers mistakes in ... (The Athletic)

Herbert, cringing in pain, tried to will the Chargers back into Thursday night's game. But his heroics should have never been required.

[Asante Samuel Jr.](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/asante-samuel-jr-5nzY1yMnO6pGmGpi/) dropped an interception on the very next play. The officials called [Bryce Callahan](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/bryce-callahan-wJLP4lMPPmKwzEF7/) for illegal contact while in coverage on receiver [Marquez Valdes-Scantling](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/marquez-valdes-scantling-QZu3f1NNn1Im0ne7/) — though it was clear on replay that it was Valdes-Scantling who initiated the contact. But he had to stay on the field because the Chargers were rushing to the line. [Joshua Palmer](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/joshua-palmer-hXy9Dk8fn4feV5PE/) on a 7-yard touchdown that pulled the Chargers within three points. [Chargers](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/chargers/)’ 27-24 loss to the [Chiefs](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/chiefs/) on Thursday night at Arrowhead Stadium. [Patrick Mahomes II](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/patrick-mahomes-ii-WWwiw0IQD5ozgrHf/) was pressured by Chargers defensive lineman [Austin Johnson](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/austin-johnson-ECnlzvTIXNI16hYN/) and chucked a prayer downfield into the waiting arms of safety [Nasir Adderley](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/nasir-adderley-i7CZLGYCyc8Rhv8n/). [Justin Herbert](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/justin-herbert-9NHrY7HxyKCR40Kh/) sat on the bench, his body hunched to the right. “We made plays on the ball, but they didn’t count,” James said. “What he was able to do just showed the entire team, showed the entire world, how much of a dog he is. He showed us what he showed us every day: That we’re never out of the fight.” And he was hit again on the very next snap, this time by Chiefs defensive end [Frank Clark](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/frank-clark-750OdaZniSYW3dtH/), who came unblocked on a stunt up the middle. But he stayed on the field.

Justin Herbert injury: QB streaming options for Week 3 (Pro Football Network)

With Justin Herbert's injury, what Week 3 streaming options could fantasy managers look to add before waivers lock over the weekend?

The Falcons struggled in coverage in the second half of their Week 1 game when the Saints really opened up the offense. Wentz threw for over 300 yards with three touchdowns in the matchup. While the Titans’ offense does not run through Tannehill in the same way, he could still have success against the Raiders in Week 3. Geno Smith surprised people in Week 1 with a very measured performance against a good pass defense. [against the Lions](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CousKi00/splits/) in his career. We will get a better idea of the Lions’ pass defense this week when they face Carson Wentz.

Chargers confident Justin Herbert will be OK after rib injury (Los Angeles Times)

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert holds his injured ribs after taking a hit against the Kansas City Chiefs. (Jamie Squire / Getty Images).

“We were trying to be aggressive to get him the football, get him off to a good start. “We just gotta play better as a defense and make our plays on the ball within the rules.” “I thought they were going to let it stand because they ruled it a catch,” James said. “I guess Justin thought I was going to box the guy out,” Everett said. “I mean, I’m not out there officiating,” James said. I’m not trying to get into a reff-ing game.” Staley said it was “an obvious offensive pass interference.” But he had his hand under the ball, so I thought it was a pick.” “I loved the way we were playing. I tried to stutter him and get to the pylon, but the ball was in the air by the time we realized we weren’t on the same page.” “Just injured, playing injured,” he said. But that’s how the game goes.”

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