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Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh mentioned quarterback Justin Herbert won’t play within the crew’s regular-season finale Sunday towards the Denver Broncos.
With the Chargers’ 20-16 loss to the Houston Texans on Saturday placing them out of rivalry for the AFC West title, the transfer to relaxation Herbert is a logical one. Herbert remains to be recovering from surgical procedure he underwent Dec. 1 to stabilize a fracture in his left (non-throwing) hand.
Herbert was sacked 5 occasions by the Texans, and he seemed to be wincing in ache after taking successful within the first half. He didn’t miss a snap, nevertheless, connecting on 21 of 32 passes for 236 yards and a landing. He additionally rushed for 37 yards.
Herbert won’t be the one starter who sits for the Chargers, however Harbaugh didn’t say who is likely to be becoming a member of Herbert on the sideline.
“The blokes which have essentially the most bruises and want essentially the most therapeutic, we’ll pull them again. Justin Herbert could be one,” Harbaugh instructed reporters Monday. “We’ll see how the remainder of the week goes with who all they’re. They’ll be some conditions the place some starters are backups.”
Former third-overall choose Trey Lance will begin towards the Broncos at Mile Excessive on Sunday, with DJ Uiagalelei serving as backup, Harbaugh mentioned. The Chargers are battling to safe the No. 5 playoff seed within the AFC playoffs.
Herbert has handed for 3,727 yards and 26 touchdowns for the 11-5 Chargers, who had received 4 straight video games earlier than falling to the Texans for the second time this calendar yr — they misplaced to Houston in final season’s wild-card playoffs.
Though a win over the Broncos would give the Chargers a season sweep over the AFC West champions, the Chargers want Herbert to be at his healthiest with potential wild-card street matchups towards both the New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars looming.
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