Harbaugh, after the Chargers’ 31-14 win on Sunday, said that Herbert needs to undergo a medical procedure and has a broken bone in his left hand. The coach did not get into specifics.
However, Herbert gave some positive news. The 27-year-old said that even with a fractured left hand, he is treating next Monday night’s game as if he is playing.
What happened vs the Raiders?
Herbert sustained the injury on the Chargers’ opening touchdown drive. The quarterback exited in the first half after hurting his left hand, giving way to Trey Lance while he headed to the locker room with members of the training staff. Los Angeles initially listed him as questionable before he re-emerged on the sideline wearing a bulky protective glove.
Herbert eventually checked back into the game, but the offense clearly adjusted around his limitations. He operated almost exclusively out of shotgun, and the rhythm frequently stalled as the Chargers worked around his compromised grip.
LA Chargers depth chart
OFFENSE
Wide Receivers
WR1: Ladd McConkey, Keenan Allen, Derius Davis
WR2: Quentin Johnston, Tre’ Harris, KeAndre Lambert-Smith
Quarterbacks
QB: Justin Herbert, Trey Lance
Running Backs / Fullback
RB: Kimani Vidal
FB: Scott Matlock
Tight Ends
TE: Oronde Gadsden, Will Dissly, Tyler Conklin, Tucker Fisk
Offensive Line
Left Tackle: Austin Deculus, Trevor Penning
Left Guard: Zion Johnson, Jamaree Salyer
Center: Bradley Bozeman, Andre James
Right Guard: Mekhi Becton, Foster Sarell
Right Tackle: Trey Pipkins III, Bobby Hart
DEFENSE
Defensive Line / Edge
EDGE:
Khalil Mack, Bud Dupree, Kyle Kennard
Tuli Tuipulotu, Odafe Oweh
Defensive Line:
Da’Shawn Hand, Justin Eboigbe
Jamaree Caldwell, Scott Matlock
Teair Tart, Naquan Jones
Linebackers
LB: Daiyan Henley, Del’Shawn Phillips
LB: Denzel Perryman, Troy Dye, Marlowe Wax
Cornerbacks
CB: Tarheeb Still, Benjamin St-Juste
CB: Donte Jackson, Cam Hart, Nikko Reed
Safeties
S: Derwin James Jr., Tony Jefferson, Kendall Williamson
S: Elijah Molden, RJ Mickens
SPECIAL TEAMS
Kicking / Punting
Kicker: Cameron Dicker
Punter: JK Scott
Holder: JK Scott
Long Snapper: Josh Harris
Return Specialists
Kick Returner: Derius Davis, KeAndre Lambert-Smith
Punt Returner: Derius Davis, Ladd McConkey, Tarheeb Still