Justin Herbert

It also matches the highest total of the season so far after last week's game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Arizona Cardinals closed at 53.5. That Week 1 ...

The total for tonight’s game is set at 53.5 at FanDuel. After Allen’s injury and an impressive performance by the Chiefs in Week 1, the spread has moved to Kansas City -4.5 at FanDuel. Justin Herbert is 4-1 against the spread as an underdog of 3.5 points or more, including a win in a Week 3 match-up in Kansas City last season as a seven-point underdog. While that number has ticked down from 54.5 on Wednesday, it’s still the highest number on the board for Week 2. So, while tonight’s game has the potential to feature plenty of offence with the highest total of the season, I actually bet the under 54.5. We have also seen the spread for tonight’s game move at FanDuel over the past week. Herbert and Mahomes combined for seven touchdown passes in that game, but it wasn’t enough to go over the total as the final score landed right on 54, with the Los Angeles Chargers prevailing 30-24. At the same time, Thursday Night Football games with high totals have trended towards the under, and the number at FanDuel has already moved in that direction with the drop from 54.5 to 53.5. I bet the total to stay under 54.5 at FanDuel on Wednesday for a couple of reasons. Mahomes and Herbert are two of the most lethal passers in the NFL. That Week 1 clash soared over the total after Mahomes threw for 360 yards and five touchdowns in a 44-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals. It also matches the highest total of the season so far after last week’s game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Arizona Cardinals closed at 53.5.

Quarterback Justin Herbert suffered an apparent injury to his abdomen in the late stages of the Chargers' loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, after being ...

The Chargers punted on that possession, but on the ensuing possession Herbert was back on the field looking to lead his team to victory. Herbert retook the field and though he was visibly wincing after every subsequent hit, he kept playing. Herbert sat out the mandatory one play with backup QB

Head coach Brandon Staley says he doesn't expect Herbert's injury to be an issue moving forward.

[Mike Williams](/nfl/players/1115064/mike-williams/) stepped up for [Keenan Allen](/nfl/players/1737096/keenan-allen/), who was inactive with a hamstring injury, by catching eight passes for 113 yards and one touchdown. He showed a lot of guts, he showed us what he shows every day, that we're never out of the fight, and he brought us back and gave us a chance." However, the Chargers were unable to recover the ensuing onside kick. With about five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, Herbert was injured after being hit by Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna, and he exited the game for one play. The Amazon broadcast reported that Herbert was undergoing X-rays following the final whistle. "It was a tough game and you're not going to see a quarterback in any level of football play tougher and do more for their team and will their team to give them a chance than him.

Herbert finished out the game, but it wasn't pretty.

Herbert was clearly hobbled by the hit, and looked to be in pain on the sideline. “And to stand in there and make plays— that’s the quarterback that’s leading us.” He was hit four times by the Chiefs defense, some of which clearly left their mark.

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was sent to the team's X-ray room after Los Angeles fell to Kansas City 27-24 on Thursday night.

Herbert appeared to be in pain, clutching his chest in the fourth quarter after taking a hard hit from Kansas City linebacker Mike Danna while throwing. — Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) [September 16, 2022]

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert held his left arm tightly to his ribs while going into the trainer's room for X-rays after Los Angeles blew a 10-point ...

The Chiefs had just kicked a field goal to knot the game 17-all early in the fourth quarter when Herbert marched his team back down field. The Chiefs added a field goal on their ensuing possession, but Herbert gamely kept the Chargers alive when he marched them 73 yards in just over 2 minutes for a touchdown. Herbert was hurt midway through the fourth quarter when he unloaded a pass to tight end Gerald Everett and was crushed by Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna.

Justin Herbert tried to stage a comeback despite a rib injury during the Chargers' 27-24 loss to the Chiefs. Could the injury jeopardize his next start?

Since the Chargers went with a quicker pace, he was unable to leave the field. Jackson was deemed fit to make his debut for the team. A short time later, the Chargers announced Jackson would be active. One was by penalty, another by offsetting penalties and the third overturned by video review. He said he did want out but remained in given the Chargers’ strategy. The Chargers had other chances that went to dust. Trailing 27-17, Herbert led the Chargers to a touchdown with 1:11 remaining despite moving gingerly and holding his left arm in position to protect his ribs. Going uptempo, Herbert fired in the direction of tight end Gerald Everett near the goal line, but Watson made the catch. “He showed us what he does every day, that we’re never out of the fight. Starting right tackle Trey Pipkins III then went out in the third quarter because of an ankle problem. Herbert suffered a rib injury, according to the Chargers, and underwent initial tests at Arrowhead Stadium. He brought us back and gave us a chance.”

Justin Herbert was unavailable after Los Angeles' loss to the Chiefs on Thursday night, instead undergoing X-rays.

[27-24](/nfl/game/_/gameId/401434030) loss, Herbert took a hit from Chiefs defensive end [Mike Danna](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3915487/mike-danna) that left him lying on the field for an extended period. [Will Clapp](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3115387/will-clapp) took over in Linsley's absence, and [Storm Norton](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2973014/storm-norton), who lost the starting job to Pipkins in training camp, was inserted at right tackle. [Corey Linsley](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16864/corey-linsley) did not return to the game after halftime because of a knee injury, and right tackle [Trey Pipkins](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4411189/trey-pipkins) was sidelined in the second half because of an ankle injury. He missed one play before returning, and then was immediately crushed between Chiefs pass-rushers [Frank Clark](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2576242/frank-clark) and [George Karlaftis](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4426659/george-karlaftis) but remained in the game. [Jacksonville Jaguars](/nfl/team/_/name/jax/jacksonville-jaguars) in Week 3 at SoFi Stadium. [Kansas City Chiefs](/nfl/team/_/name/kc/kansas-city-chiefs), [Los Angeles Chargers](/nfl/team/_/name/lac/los-angeles-chargers) quarterback [Justin Herbert](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4038941/justin-herbert) exited the locker room with medical staff and walked -- with a look of discomfort on his face -- to the X-ray room.

Herbert finished out the game, but it wasn't pretty.

Herbert was clearly hobbled by the hit, and looked to be in pain on the sideline. “And to stand in there and make plays— that’s the quarterback that’s leading us.” He was hit four times by the Chiefs defense, some of which clearly left their mark.

The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback pushed through obvious discomfort to finish Thursday night's game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Depending on the severity of the injury, Herbert will have a chance to return in Week 3 after the Chargers have a few extra days off. ET, giving the star quarterback a bit of extra time to rest up before attempting to get back on the field. Even after the injury appeared to take place, Herbert was remarkably effective. Herbert battled through noticeable pain after taking a hit to his midsection on a tackle by Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna with just over five minutes remaining. “A couple of important things here: just because his X-rays are negative, if that is the case, doesn’t mean he’s out of the woods,” Rapoport said on NFL Network Friday morning. Los Angeles coach Brandon Staley said that Herbert underwent X-rays on his chest following the game, which are believed to have come back negative, per Rapoport.