Justin Herbert expects to play with broken hand but Chargers and Eagles plan for contingencies |

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers had to adjust on the fly after Justin Herbert broke a bone in his non-throwing hand last Sunday.

As optimistic as they are that Herbert will be ready to start against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night, the Chargers (8-4) have spent this week accounting for every possible contingency.

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