INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 01: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers throws a pass against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of the game at SoFi Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Inglewood, California.

Herbert finishes win over Raiders with big splint on non-throwing hand

Jack Browne
3 years ago
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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert briefly exited Sunday's 24-17 win against the Las Vegas Raiders before returning with a splint and heavy bandages on his non-throwing hand.

Herbert was injured while being blocked by two Raiders defenders during a third-quarter interception return.

He received attention in the medical tent and re-entered the game without missing a snap, finishing the AFC West clash with 167 yards and one touchdown against one interception.

Despite his injury, Herbert helped seal the Chargers' win with a picture-perfect 51-yard pass on a third down. With a second consecutive victory, L.A. moved to 2-2.

The 25-year-old Herbert is off to a strong start this season. Entering Week 4, he had completed an NFL-high 74.4% of his passes for 939 yards and six touchdowns with zero interceptions.

The star quarterback played through a rib fracture for much of last season after suffering the injury in Week 2. He signed a five-year, $262.5-million extension in July.

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