Development was made today by Justin Herbert, however inadequate to get him off the injury report.
Herbert’s high ankle sprain has the Los Angeles Chargers quarterback doubtful to bet the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
Throughout a Week 2 shellacking of the Carolina Panthers, Herbert sprained his ankle. He went on to bet in a Week 3 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers however didn’t make it through the contest, exacerbating the injury and leaving his status for a crucial Week 4 video game in concern.
If Herbert is not able to break the Chiefs, Taylor Heinicke or Easton Stick would begin in his location. Heinicke was 2 of 2 for 24 backyards and took 3 sacks throughout his relief look versus the Steelers.
Restricted at practice through the week, Herbert stated Wednesday that he was making development with the injury and didn’t visualize remaining to get additional rest with a Week 5 bye upcoming.
Issue for Herbert, whose movement was plainly doing not have versus Pittsburgh, betting the Chiefs is increased as he would do so without his beginning left take on, Rashawn Slater, who was dismissed. Rookie right deal with Joe Alt (knee) is noted as doubtful.
Herbert’s main status for Sunday stays to be seen.
The 26-year-old has actually played well up until now in offending organizer Greg Roman’s run-heavy plan, finishing 67.2% of his go through 3 video games with 399 backyards, 4 goals and one interception.
The Chargers, with or without their franchise QB, will start at 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday versus the two-time ruling Super Bowl champs.