Justin Herbert Avoids Fracture as Chargers Look to End Losing Streak

Injury Update on Justin Herbert

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert received positive news on Monday following his injury against the Houston Texans. X-rays on the middle finger of his left non throwing hand came back negative for a fracture.

Coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters, "The imaging came back negative, so he should be good to go." Herbert hurt his hand during Sunday's 44-22 loss to Houston and exited the game in the fourth quarter.

Herbert said Sunday he wanted to stay in the game, but Harbaugh decided to keep him on the sidelines. The quarterback was sacked a career high eight times on Sunday. He also threw his 11th interception of the season, tying him with New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye for the NFL lead.

Ending a Long Touchdown Drought

Before he exited the game, Herbert connected with Quentin Johnston on a 58 yard catch and run in the fourth quarter. That touchdown ended a dry spell for the Chargers that had lasted nearly a month.

The 0-8 Chargers had gone 12 straight quarters and 37 offensive drives without a touchdown dating back to Oct. 11. That was the most consecutive drives without a touchdown since the 2024 Miami Dolphins went 30 straight drives without reaching the end zone. The NFL record is held by the 2000 Baltimore Ravens, who went 61 drives without a touchdown.

Looking to End the Losing Streak

With the touchdown drought over, Los Angeles must turn its focus to ending another streak. The team has lost 11 consecutive games dating back to last season. It is the franchise's longest losing streak since starting 0-11 in 2000.

The Chargers travel to face the 4-5 Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football in Week 10. They will then return home to play the 2-7 New York Jets in Week 11.

What it means for the next game

Los Angeles Chargers at Baltimore Ravens (NFL, Tue, 17 Nov): Baltimore Ravens win 64%, Los Angeles Chargers win 36%; projected score Baltimore Ravens 22, Los Angeles Chargers 17. Our safest pick: Chargers +12.5.