NFL9 Nov 20261 minute read

Justin Herbert Suffers Finger Injury as Chargers Fall to 0-8

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert injured his left hand during a 44-22 loss against Houston, dropping Los Angeles to 0-8 this season.

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Herbert pulled late in fourth quarter

The Los Angeles Chargers faced another painful defeat on Sunday, falling 44-22 against the Houston Texans. To make matters worse, starting quarterback Justin Herbert had to leave the game in the fourth quarter. He suffered an injury to the middle finger on his left hand, which is his non throwing hand.

Herbert clearly wanted to stay in the game and keep playing. However, head coach Jim Harbaugh stepped in and overruled the quarterback. Harbaugh decided it was best to pull him from the field late in the contest.

The quarterback will undergo testing on his hand to see the full extent of the damage. Harbaugh addressed the media after the game and noted that the finger "could be a fracture, we'll find out."

Heavy sacks and record low start

It was a brutal day overall for Herbert behind the line. The Houston defense sacked the Chargers quarterback eight times during the loss. Herbert also threw an interception in the game, bringing his season total to 11 interceptions, which leads the entire NFL.

Despite the heavy pressure, Herbert did manage to throw a touchdown pass before exiting. That touchdown gave the Chargers their first trip to the end zone in three games. However, the team could not keep up with Houston and dropped to 0-8 on the season.

Herbert remains optimistic about his status for the upcoming week. The Chargers are scheduled to face the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football. Herbert told reporters that he did not believe the finger injury would be an issue for that game.

What it means for the next game

Houston Texans at Cleveland Browns (NFL, Sun, 15 Nov): Cleveland Browns win 36%, Houston Texans win 64%; projected score Cleveland Browns 17, Houston Texans 22. Our safest pick: Over 31.5 points.

Los Angeles Chargers at Baltimore Ravens (NFL, Tue, 17 Nov): Baltimore Ravens win 55%, Los Angeles Chargers win 45%; projected score Baltimore Ravens 21, Los Angeles Chargers 18. Our safest pick: Chargers +10.5.