Chargers Injury Report: Fate Of Justin Herbert's Season To Be Clarified Tomorrow

He fractured his right index finger in a loss tonight to the Denver Broncos.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert suffered a fractured right index finger today, in LA's probably season-killing 24-7 loss to the Denver Broncos.

Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Herbert's recovery timeline will be figured out as soon as tomorrow, after the pesky digit undergoes some imaging from the Los Angeles medical staff.

Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports that Herbert claimed during his postgame presser that his finger, hidden inside a sweatshirt, was in a splint. The former Oregon Duck revealed that a surgery was possible.

The Bolts' season is slipping away. The Denver defeat drops Los Angeles to a paltry 5-8 record on the year. In an AFC filthy with competent, mid-tier talent, it's hard to 

The 6'6", 236-pound Pro Bowler had been enjoying a solid season statistically, though some decidedly un-clutch fourth quarter moments have led many to question just where he ranks among the top signal callers in the modern game. For the year, he's passed for 3,134 yards (ninth-most in the NFL) and 20 touchdowns (tied for eighth-most in the league), and his 63.7 quarterback rating is good for fifth.

Against Denver, Herbert connected on 9-of-17 shooting for 96 yards, notching one interception, four sacks and no touchdowns. He recorded a miserable 1.5 quarterback rating, although to be fair he departed the game for good early due to the finger fracture.

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