Justin Herbert took a beating Sunday, absorbing *eight* sacks, and it was a Logan Hall tackle with 14:12 remaining that seemed to light up the injury report again, putting Herbert’s left hand right back in the spotlight. The Chargers quarterback appeared to injure his middle finger on that hand, sparking a ton of concern after a wild sequence of events.
The Hit, The Stiff Arm, And A Troubling History
Eight sacks. Let that sink in. Sheldon Rankins, Jadeveon Clowney, and Will Anderson each got in for two of those hits. But it was Logan Hall, during an 8-yard sack, who seemed to cause the most immediate trouble. Herbert apparently stiff-armed Hall trying to escape the pressure, and as he got up, he was immediately looking at his left hand. This isn’t just some random bump either, folks. This is the *same hand* Herbert had surgically repaired in 2025 after breaking a bone in the back of it during a Week 13 game. Talk about a bad flashback for Chargers fans, right?
From 38-Possession Drought To The Sideline Tent
Here’s where it gets wild: Despite what looked like a significant injury, Herbert stayed in! Not only did he stay in, but two plays later, he uncorked a 58-yard touchdown pass to Quentin Johnston. You heard that right. A bomb. That play actually snapped a mind-boggling 38-possession streak without a touchdown. Their last score before that? A 42-yard run by Kimani Vidal way back on October 11, with 57 seconds left in the third quarter of a 23-17 loss to Denver. But the celebration was short-lived. Herbert didn’t return for the *next* possession. He was seen heading straight to the medical tent, emerging shortly after with a glove on his left hand and what looked like a splint on his middle finger.
Silence From The Bolt Gang
The Chargers didn’t give any update on Herbert’s condition, which just cranks up the anxiety. It’s totally unclear if he actually left the game due to the injury or if the coaching staff pulled him because they were getting absolutely shelled, down 41-15. Either way, DJ Uiagalelei came in and threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Deriu. The whole situation leaves everyone guessing about what’s next for Herbert and the Chargers. This is one of those situations where the silence speaks volumes, and for fans, it’s a gut punch of uncertainty.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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