Herbert’s Finger X-Rays Show No Fracture

Justin Herbert hurt his left middle finger after being sacked during the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Chargers’ game against the Houston Texans on November 8. Harbaugh said the quarterback’s X-rays were negative, easing concern that the finger was broken. Herbert had surgery on his left hand last season and said after the game he did not expect the injury to be a problem.

Harbaugh expects Herbert to be available as the Chargers pursue their first win of the season. Los Angeles is the NFL’s only team without a victory. Herbert is expected to start against the Baltimore Ravens on November 16.

Herbert has thrown at least one interception in every game this season and leads the league with 11. He was sacked eight times against Houston, a career high for a single game, bringing his season total to 31, second-most in the NFL.

He has 1,591 passing yards, ranking 21st, and six touchdown passes, ranking 26th. His quarterback rating is 29.1, 31st in the league and the lowest of his career. Baltimore is expected to start Jacoby Brissett, with Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley sidelined by injuries.