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Herbert Injured on Opening Drive, Exits Game

Summary

  • Justin Herbert sustained a left hand injury on a scramble.
  • He was hurt during the Chargers' opening touchdown drive.
  • Backup Trey Lance replaced Herbert in the game.
Herbert Injured on Opening Drive, Exits Game

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert exited the game during the first quarter after sustaining an injury to his left hand. The incident occurred on the Chargers' initial touchdown drive of the contest against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Herbert reportedly took a hit in the open field while scrambling, leading to his departure for the locker room with trainers. Despite the injury, he managed to complete a touchdown pass to Quentin Johnston just before leaving the field, giving the Chargers an early 7-0 lead.

Following Herbert's injury, backup quarterback Trey Lance entered the game to lead the Chargers' offense. Herbert has been deemed questionable to return, raising concerns about his availability for the remainder of the matchup.

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Justin Herbert injured his left hand during the Chargers' opening touchdown drive and left the game.
Trey Lance replaced Justin Herbert as the Chargers' quarterback after Herbert sustained an injury.
Justin Herbert was injured during the first quarter on the Chargers' opening touchdown drive against the Las Vegas Raiders.

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