{"id":232344,"date":"2022-09-16T11:44:38","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T16:44:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=232344"},"modified":"2022-09-16T15:09:23","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T20:09:23","slug":"la-chargers-qb-justin-herbert-rib-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/la-chargers-qb-justin-herbert-rib-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"L.A. Chargers QB Justin Herbert Suffers Rib Injury in Thursday Night Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s bad enough that the Los Angeles Chargers were beaten by the Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> on Thursday Night Football.<\/em> But their starting quarterback took a huge hit that could impact the rest of their season. Justin Herbert suffered a rib injury in an AFC West divisional joust against the Chiefs.
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Justin Herbert from the Los Angeles Chargers doesn’t get up after a huge hit by Mike Danna of the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chargers hope Herbert won’t miss any time with his rib injury. (Image: Jamie Squire\/Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Herbert’s injury occurred with a little more than five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter and the Chargers trailing, 27-17. Kansas City defensive end Mike Danna collided with Herbert on a clean hit during a pass attempt. Herbert stayed down for several minutes and could be seen clutching his chest or left ribs when he got up.<\/p>\n

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Backup quarterback Chase Daniel took one snap while Herbert sat out one play. Herbert finished the game even though he was in obvious pain. He tossed a missile of a pass to help set the Chargers up for a late touchdown. Yet, the Chargers couldn’t pull off a comeback victory against the Chiefs<\/a> and lost, 27-24.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Herbert completed three touchdowns and tossed for 334 yards in the loss. He also threw a costly interception that turned into a 99-yard pick-six for the Chiefs.<\/p>\n

Ex-Chargers Team Doctor Thinks Herbert Will Play in Week 3<\/h2>\n

After the game, Herbert underwent X-rays. On Friday, Herbert will undergo testing in Los Angeles<\/a> to gauge the severity of the injury.<\/p>\n

The Chargers played on Thursday in Week 2, so they’ll have a couple of extra days of rest before their next contest in Week 3.<\/p>\n

Dr. David J. Chao spent several seasons as the team physician with the San Diego Chargers before the team relocated to Los Angeles. He watched the game in real-time and offered his quick diagnosis based on the instant replays.<\/p>\n

“Herbert can tough it out without a rib block injection,” Chao said.<\/p>\n

Dr. Chao suggested that even if Herbert avoided a fracture, he could have a rib cartilage injury that could fester for the rest of the season.<\/p>\n

A rib cartilage injury can be more painful and linger longer,”<\/strong> added Chao. “May need rib intercostal block injection to play next week.”<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Chargers head coach Brandon Staley downplayed the injury in the post-game press conference.<\/p>\n

“It was just a tough NFL game, and he took some big hits,” said Staley.<\/p>\n

“Those ribs will hurt for a while,” said former NFL quarterback Rich Gannon on Twitter. “Total pain. Will make practice difficult next week. Extra days off will really help. May need an injection pregame next week.”<\/p>\n

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Please no man.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t take Justin Herbert from us pic.twitter.com\/GMcyYG7Zpo<\/a><\/p>\n

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) September 16, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n