Justin Herbert Faces a Tough Test: Can He Lead Chargers Past Eagles Despite Broken Hand?
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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is determined to play against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night, despite breaking a bone in his non-throwing hand last Sunday. However, the team is preparing for every possible contingency, including the possibility of Herbert not being able to run the full offense. Herbert had surgery on Monday and returned to practice on Thursday, leaving the team to work out a plan for his potential absence. Coach Jim Harbaugh has stated that backup quarterback Trey Lance will be prepared to take over if Herbert is unable to play. The Chargers have been using shotgun and pistol formations in practice, and Roman has used quarterback platoons in the past, but never due to an injury. The Eagles, on the other hand, have been devising plans for both Herbert and Lance. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has said that they will have to prepare for both quarterbacks, taking into account Herbert's tendency to use shotgun and pistol formations. The Eagles have struggled on defense lately, allowing over 400 yards of offense in consecutive games for the first time under Fangio. Herbert has experience going against Fangio's schemes, having faced him four times in the past. He has thrown for 1,071 yards and eight touchdowns with four interceptions in those games. Despite the Eagles' struggles, Herbert expects a big response from their defense. The Chargers, on the other hand, have turned in arguably their best offensive performance since tackle Joe Alt was lost for the season. The team has found some consistency on the front five, with multiple players getting healthy and Jamaree Salyer making the switch to left tackle. As the Chargers and Eagles prepare to face off on Monday night, one thing is certain: both teams will have to be at the top of their game if they want to come out on top. With Herbert's injury and the Eagles' struggles on defense, this game has all the makings of a thrilling matchup.
