Los Angeles Chargers listed quarterback Justin Herbert on Wednesday’s damage report with the ankle damage he suffered in Sunday’s win towards the Carolina Panthers. Herbert didn’t take part in Wednesday’s observe.
Herbert injured his ankle whereas he confronted strain off his proper aspect on a 3rd down pink zone play within the third quarter towards Carolina. As he was introduced down by edge rusher DJ Johnson, Herbert tried to get a cross off to operating again Gus Edwards within the flat. Nevertheless, because of the weak place — Johnson had Herbert’s legs wrapped up whereas defensive lineman Jayden Peavy hit him up prime — Herbert fumbled.
Herbert’s leg obtained caught beneath him awkwardly. He was gradual to stand up, saying after the sport that he obtained his ankle tapped by the medical employees after the play. Herbert didn’t miss a snap and completed the sport.
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When requested Wednesday if there’s a chance Herbert might miss Sunday’s recreation on the Steelers, coach Jim Harbaugh mentioned, “Crystal ball? Anticipate him to get higher on daily basis. I used to be simply in a gathering with him. Stated he was feeling a lot better and good right this moment.”
Herbert’s ankle damage is on the identical aspect because the plantar fascia damage that saved him out of most of coaching camp.
The Chargers have began the season 2-0 with Herbert below middle regardless of main an offense with out most of his prime weapons from final season. Herbert has handed for 274 yards, three touchdowns and an interception this season.
Chargers’ plans if Herbert is unavailable Sunday
The Chargers have two different quarterbacks on the roster: Easton Stick and Taylor Heinicke. The Chargers traded for Heinicke in late August. In each video games this season, Stick has been the backup whereas Heinicke has been designated because the emergency third quarterback. On Wednesday, Harbaugh mentioned “proper now” Stick would begin rather than Herbert if Herbert is unable to play. Harbaugh added: “However we’re going to be manner over the authorized restrict of what-ifs.”
The Chargers’ run recreation has been a focus of their two-game successful streak to start the season. They are going to presumably lean additional into that side of their offense if Herbert misses Sunday’s recreation. The Chargers rushed for 219 yards towards the Panthers and rank sixth in EPA per rush on the season, in keeping with TruMedia. — Daniel Popper, Chargers beat author
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