Justin Herbert injury update: Trey Lance stocks rise for Week 14; star QB to likely miss Eagles game

Justin Herbert could be sidelined for some time. The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback injured his non-throwing hand vs the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday

Published on: Dec 01, 2025 7:31 AM IST

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Justin Herbert could be sidelined for some time. The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback, who injured his non-throwing hand vs the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, will undergo surgery on Monday, coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed. If Herbert misses time, Trey Lance will start for the Chargers against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 14.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert speaks to reporters during a press conference (AP)

Harbaugh, after the Chargers' 31-14 win on Sunday, said that Herbert needs to undergo a medical procedure and has a broken bone in his left hand. The coach did not get into specifics.

However, Herbert gave some positive news. The 27-year-old said that even with a fractured left hand, he is treating next Monday night’s game as if he is playing.

What happened vs the Raiders?

Herbert sustained the injury on the Chargers’ opening touchdown drive. The quarterback exited in the first half after hurting his left hand, giving way to Trey Lance while he headed to the locker room with members of the training staff. Los Angeles initially listed him as questionable before he re-emerged on the sideline wearing a bulky protective glove.

Herbert eventually checked back into the game, but the offense clearly adjusted around his limitations. He operated almost exclusively out of shotgun, and the rhythm frequently stalled as the Chargers worked around his compromised grip.

LA Chargers depth chart

OFFENSE

Wide Receivers

WR1: Ladd McConkey, Keenan Allen, Derius Davis

WR2: Quentin Johnston, Tre’ Harris, KeAndre Lambert-Smith

Quarterbacks

QB: Justin Herbert, Trey Lance

Running Backs / Fullback

RB: Kimani Vidal

FB: Scott Matlock

Tight Ends

TE: Oronde Gadsden, Will Dissly, Tyler Conklin, Tucker Fisk

Offensive Line

Left Tackle: Austin Deculus, Trevor Penning

Left Guard: Zion Johnson, Jamaree Salyer

Center: Bradley Bozeman, Andre James

Right Guard: Mekhi Becton, Foster Sarell

Right Tackle: Trey Pipkins III, Bobby Hart

DEFENSE

Defensive Line / Edge

EDGE:

Khalil Mack, Bud Dupree, Kyle Kennard

Tuli Tuipulotu, Odafe Oweh

Defensive Line:

Da’Shawn Hand, Justin Eboigbe

Jamaree Caldwell, Scott Matlock

Teair Tart, Naquan Jones

Linebackers

LB: Daiyan Henley, Del’Shawn Phillips

LB: Denzel Perryman, Troy Dye, Marlowe Wax

Cornerbacks

CB: Tarheeb Still, Benjamin St-Juste

CB: Donte Jackson, Cam Hart, Nikko Reed

Safeties

S: Derwin James Jr., Tony Jefferson, Kendall Williamson

S: Elijah Molden, RJ Mickens

SPECIAL TEAMS

Kicking / Punting

Kicker: Cameron Dicker

Punter: JK Scott

Holder: JK Scott

Long Snapper: Josh Harris

Return Specialists

Kick Returner: Derius Davis, KeAndre Lambert-Smith

Punt Returner: Derius Davis, Ladd McConkey, Tarheeb Still

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
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