Neither surprise nor miracle. Justin Herbert should not hold his place on Thursday in the match between the Chargers and the Raiders. This is what ESPN announced this Monday. The Los Angeles quarterback suffers from a strain on his right hand, the one he uses to throw the ball.
Even though sprains and Achilles tendons seem to be healing at record speed this NFL season, it's hard to deal with a broken index finger when it comes to holding a ball and throwing it far with precision.
Justin Herbert will consult a specialist to determine precisely the extent of the damage. Above all, this visit should determine the exact duration of his absence.
Without Justin Hebert, the end of playoff hopes?
With five wins for eight defeats, the Chargers no longer had much hope of clinching the final stages. The absence of their franchise quarterback seems to definitively bury their season.
On Thursday, Easton Stick should be on the field to face Las Vegas. The 28-year-old has yet to throw a single touchdown since arriving in the league in 2019. It must be said that he had only thrown one pass before coming into play on Sunday to replace Herbert. Selected in the fifth round by the Chargers, he returned a copy of 13/24 for 179 yards against Denver.
Herbert had already broken the middle finger of his left hand in October. At this rate, he's going to have trouble holding his cutlery (or his cheeseburgers) by the end of the season. And that's honestly the most important thing. American football is good, but we must not forget the important things in life.
