Justin Herbert and his broken hand lead Chargers into playoffs against Patriots

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert and his broken left hand are rested and ready to lead the Los Angeles Chargers into the playoffs, where they haven’t won a game since the 2018 season.

Herbert and several other regulars sat out the Bolts’ 19-3 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday. In Herbert’s case, it was to protect his non-throwing hand for the playoffs after getting beat up all season long.

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