Justin Herbert Injures Hand in Chargers’ Blowout Loss

The Los Angeles Chargers were trailing the Houston Texans 41-9 late in the third quarter when quarterback Justin Herbert hurt his left hand while trying to avoid a sack. He pushed away a defensive lineman and then looked at and shook his hand.

Herbert remained on the field to complete the drive, which produced the team's first touchdown after nearly 40 possessions. Backup quarterback DJ Uiagalelei took over afterward, and Herbert did not return.

Herbert was later seen wearing a heavily taped covering on his left hand, which is not his throwing hand. Close-up images during the broadcast appeared to show an injury to his middle finger, possibly a break or dislocation.

Uiagalelei threw the first touchdown pass of his career on the Chargers’ next drive. The Chargers had struggled on offense throughout the game as Houston built its lead.