Justin Herbert

2022 - 9 - 25

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Justin Herbert injury update: Chargers QB starts vs. Jaguars after ... (Sporting News)

Justin Herbert suffered a rib injury against the Chiefs in Week 2. Few thought he would be ready to start in Week 3, but he managed to get on the field.

Because the Chargers' doctor is the same one who administered an injection to Tyrod Taylor in Week 2 of the 2020 season. This type of injection is made to a nerve in the chest, and it is designed to "desensitize pain associated with a rib fracture [and]/or cartilage damage." He was limited in that session and Mortensen described the effects of the injection as "mixed." Yes, Herbert is going to play for the Chargers in Week 3. Herbert was able to log two limited practices ahead of Week 3 before failing to practice on Friday. That called into question his availability for Week 3, as the problem was expected to linger.

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Justin Herbert injury status: Chargers QB officially active for Week 3 ... (DraftKings Nation)

The Chargers published their Week 3 inactives report and Justin Herbert is ACTIVE for their matchup against the Jaguars. We break down what it means.

Chris Mortensen reported that Herbert received a pain-killer injection during the week and had mixed results. It would appear Herbert elected to take the shot and will give it a go. Herbert injured his ribs last week on Thursday Night Football against the Chiefs.

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Justin Herbert connects with Mike Williams on 15-yard touchdown ... (ESPN)

Justin Herbert shook off his ailing ribs and a slow start to connect with Mike Williams on a first-half touchdown pass.

The Jaguars, with 10 points off turnovers, still lead, 13-7. [Justin Herbert](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4038941/justin-herbert), playing despite suffering a fracture to his rib cartilage 10 days ago, found big-body receiver [Mike Williams](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3045138/mike-williams) in the back corner of the end zone for a 15-yard touchdown reception. LOS ANGELES -- After a disastrous start against the Jaguars, the Chargers' offense finally showed signs of life with 6:10 remaining in the first half.

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