The Los Angeles Chargers are breathing a sigh of relief after their big win over the Las Vegas Raiders last week, but it came with a pretty significant cost – franchise QB Justin Herbert suffered a fracture in his non-throwing hand. Luckily, it’s not his throwing hand, or we’d be talking about a potentially season-ending injury. But still, it’s a concern, especially with a tough matchup against the Eagles on Monday Night Football coming up.
So, will Herbert be able to suit up and lead his team against Philly? The good news is that the break is in his non-throwing hand, which means he can still throw the ball without too much discomfort. And let’s be real, Herbert isn’t exactly a mobile QB who’s going to be taking a lot of hits, so that reduces the risk of further injury. He’s already had surgery to stabilize the fracture with a plate and screws, and by all accounts, everything went smoothly.
Herbert himself is sounding pretty optimistic about his chances of playing on Monday, saying that’s the plan. And Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh is echoing those sentiments. With an extra day of rest before the Monday night game, it’s looking like Herbert will be good to go. Of course, it’s hard to predict how the injury will affect his performance, but with his talented receiving corps, he’s still got a good shot at putting up some impressive fantasy numbers.
It’s worth noting that the Chargers are probably feeling pretty confident about Herbert’s ability to play through this injury, and they’re not just whistling Dixie. They’ve got a lot riding on this game, and they’ll need Herbert at the helm if they want to take down the Eagles. So, while there’s always some risk involved with playing through an injury, it looks like Herbert is going to give it a go. And honestly, I think he’s got a good shot at making it work. Bring on Monday Night Football!
