Justin Herbert Evaluated for Middle Finger Fracture After 8-Sack Loss

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert completed 13 of 23 passes for 193 yards, one touchdown, and one interception before exiting late in a 44-22 loss to Houston. Sacked eight times as the Chargers fell to 0-8, Herbert injured the middle finger on his left (non-throwing) hand in the fourth quarter. Head coach Jim Harbaugh noted the finger may be fractured. Herbert underwent testing and expressed his intention to play through the injury.